Dry inspiratory crackles heard at the lung bases can indicate a serious and potentially fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD). Your vigilance in the primary care setting can make a difference in detecting ILD early.1-3

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Pulmonary fibrosis is a common threat across different ILDs4

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Presenting symptoms of ILD are nonspecific5,6

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Understanding ILD is key for identification

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If you suspect ILD, take prompt action and refer to a lung specialist for further evaluation7

References

  1. Kraman SS. Arch Intern Med. 1986;146(7):1411-1412.
  2. Raghu G et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2018;198(5):e44-e68.
  3. Cottin V et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2018;27(150):180076.
  4. Wijsenbeek M, Cottin V. N Engl J Med. 2020;383:958-968.
  5. Ryu JH et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007;82(8):976-986.
  6. Cosgrove GP et al. BMC Pulm Med. 2018;18(1):9.
  7. Zibrak JD, Price D. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med. 2014;24:14054.