Introduction to Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

Interstitial Lung disease is an umbrella term for number of different diseases that cause fibrosis of the lung. The condition is considered uncommon and is little understood in primary care. The aim of the session is to raise awareness of the disease, thereby encouraging nurses to be vigilant when dealing with respiratory patients, allowing for an early suspicion and diagnosis of the disease as these patients are often misdiagnosed in the initial stages of the disease.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

At the end of this session participants will have a greater understanding of the condition and how it affects the airways…

Topics covered:

• Overview of the ILD group

• Pathophysiology of the disease

• Diagnosis and testing

• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – care and treatment of the patient. To include discussion of the current guidelines

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This workshop is suitable for: Nurses new to Primary Care or the Therapy Area.