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    • Autoimmune ILD

      About autoimmune ILD

      Autoimmune ILDs are disorders that exhibit autoimmune-mediated damage due to circulating auto-antibodies that target various body organs and cause symptomatic presentation.

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      Autoimmune ILD 
      • Antisynthetase Syndrome-Related ILD
      • Autoimmune ILD
      • Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features
      • Mixed Connective Tissue-Related ILD
      • Myositis
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related ILD
      • Sjögren's Syndrome ILD
      • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Related ILD
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    • Idiopathic ILD 

      About Idiopathic ILD

      Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias are of unknown etiology characterized by varying degrees of inflammation and fibrosis.

      Idiopathic ILD
      • Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
      • Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia
      • Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia
      • Idiopathic Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia
      • Idiopathic Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia
      • Idiopathic Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis
      • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
      • Respiratory Bronchiolitis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
      • Unclassifiable ILD
    • Hypersensitivity
      pneumonitis 

      ABOUT Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

      Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a lung disease affecting the lung parenchyma and small airways, causing inflammation of the lung tissue.

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    • Sarcoidosis 

      ABOUT Sarcoidosis

      Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown cause that primarily affects the lung and lymphatic systems.

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    • Other ILD

      About Other ILD

      Other ILDs are rare forms of interstitial lung disease which we’re still studying to determine their categorization.

      Other ILD 
      • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
      • Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
      • Exposure-Related ILDs
      • Occupational ILD
      • Vasculitis/Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
      • Other Rare ILDs
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  • The Spikes Protocol

THE SPIKES PROTOCOL VIDEO SERIES

Breaking the news of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or ILD with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) can be difficult for healthcare providers. In this documentary film series, Professor Walter Baile, psychiatrist and co-founder of the SPIKES protocol (Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Emotions, Strategy/Summary), outlines his practical approach on how to structure difficult conversations.

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The SPIKES Model: Challenge of Breaking Bad News

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Chapter 1 – The SPIKES Model

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Chapter 2 – The SPIKES model in pulmonary fibrosis

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Chapter 3 – The SPIKES model in a real-world scenario

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Chapter 4 – SPIKES: Setting

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Chapter 6 – SPIKES: Invitation

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Chapter 7 – SPIKES: Knowledge

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Chapter 8 – SPIKES: Emotions

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Chapter 9 – SPIKES: Strategy and Summary

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Chapter 10 – SPIKES: What do patients want from their doctors?

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Chapter 10 – SPIKES: What do patients want from their doctors?

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Prevalence of ILD among Autoimmune Diseases
Prevalence of ILD among Autoimmune Diseases