Recent Advances in the Treatment of Interstitial Lung Diseases

Cureus. 2023 Oct 31;15(10):e48016. doi: 10.7759/cureus.48016. eCollection 2023 Oct.

Abstract

Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a group of disorders affecting the parenchymal tissue of the lungs. This disease leads to complications like pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, etc. that can affect patients. The etiological factors, clinical features, investigation methods, and diseases are conditions associated with ILD. The history of these conditions is of great value; any history of environmental and occupational exposure, medications, dust, or any toxic inhalation can be a predisposing factor. The CT scan is the investigation of choice in the case of ILD. This article states the recent advances made in treating interstitial lung diseases. The non-pharmacological and pharmacological management of ILD is discussed in the article. The discussion below concerns newer drugs approved by the FDA and their adverse effects, dosages, and contraindications. Below is a detailed conversation about ILD and the recent advances in treating this disease.

Keywords: interstitial lung diseases; lung transplant; nintedanib; pirfenidone; treprostinil.

Publication types

  • Review