ILD Resources
Resources for HCPs, patients, and caregivers
ILD identification tools
Velcro Crackle Flashcard
This one sound can help diagnose a potentially fatal lung disease—download and listen now.
ILD C.H.E.C.K. Flashcard
Download this flashcard for helpful tips on how to C.H.E.C.K. for ILD in your patients.
CHEST Patient Questionnaire
This questionnaire assists HCPs in performing a comprehensive patient medical history.
ILD Differential Diagnostic Algorithm Flashcard
This sample algorithm can be used to aid in diagnosing and referring patients for various lung diseases.
Educational resources
Organizations and other sources dedicated to providing information and support to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Sound the Alarm Brochure
A more detailed overview of pulmonary fibrosis, including its impact on your patients and how to overcome the challenges of diagnosis.
Could it be ILD?
Dr. Michael Zlupko discusses the role of primary care providers in identifying ILD and answers questions submitted by healthcare professionals.
InsightsInILD.com
This site offers extensive information about various diseases in the ILD family, as well as diagnostic tips and a large collection of downloadable resources.
Patient resources
Lungs & You
What is ILD?
This page provides basic information about ILD, including causes and symptoms, so that patients can better understand their disease.
Are you at risk for ILD?
This page can help patients with symptoms or conditions associated with ILD learn more about their potential risk.
Understanding ILD progression
This guide can help educate patients about ILD progression and what it means for the body.
Personalized doctor discussion guide
This guide can alert healthcare providers to the presence of ILD by helping patients compile important information about their symptoms.
PDFs
Monitor and track your symptoms
This symptom tracker can help patients stay in tune with how their disease is affecting them on a daily basis.
Advocacy sites
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Mobilizes people and resources to provide access to high-quality care
National Scleroderma Foundation
HCP education and resources for pulmonary involvement in patients with SSc
American Lung Association
Pulmonary fibrosis resources, education, and support options for HCPs
HCP, healthcare professional; ILD, interstitial lung disease; IPF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; SSc, systemic sclerosis.
References
- Ryu JH et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007;82(8):976-986.
- Cosgrove GP et al. BMC Pulm Med. 2018;18(1):9.
- Wells AU et al. Eur Respir J. 2018;51(5):1800692.