ILD identification tools
Velcro Crackle Flashcard
This one sound can help diagnose a potentially fatal lung disease—download and listen now.
View PDFILD 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.
View PDFCHEST Patient Questionnaire
This questionnaire assists HCPs in performing a comprehensive patient medical history.
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ILD Differential Diagnostic Algorithm Flashcard
This sample algorithm can be used to aid in diagnosing and referring patients for various lung diseases.
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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.
View PDFCould it be ILD?
Dr. Michael Zlupko discusses the role of primary care providers in identifying ILD and answers questions submitted by healthcare professionals.
Watch videoInsightsInILD.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.
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Lungs & You
Lungs & You
Once an IPF diagnosis is confirmed, this site is for patients and caregivers.
Visit siteWhat is ILD?
This page provides basic information about ILD, including causes and symptoms, so that patients can better understand their disease.
Learn moreAre you at risk for ILD?
This page can help patients with symptoms or conditions associated with ILD learn more about their potential risk.
Learn moreUnderstanding ILD progression
This guide can help educate patients about ILD progression and what it means for the body.
See the guidePersonalized doctor discussion guide
This guide can alert healthcare providers to the presence of ILD by helping patients compile important information about their symptoms.
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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.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Mobilizes people and resources to provide access to high-quality care
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National Scleroderma Foundation
HCP education and resources for pulmonary involvement in patients with SSc
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American Lung Association
Pulmonary fibrosis resources, education, and support options for HCPs
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Arthritis Foundation
Educational resource regarding rheumatoid arthritis and lung disease
Visit siteILD, 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.
