Acute Medicine | Respiratory | Interstitial lung disease case studies

Interstitial Lung Disease Case Studies
Session Overview
Description
This session considers different types of interstitial lung disease and key investigations used to arrive at a diagnosis. The different treatment and management options available for patients are also covered.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Identify different types of interstitial lung disease (ILD)
• List key investigations to help identify the aetiology of ILD
• Summarise the treatment and management options available for patients affected by ILD

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should:

• Have a basic understanding and knowledge of how to interpret pulmonary lung function results, chest radiographs and CT chest imaging
• Be familiar with the national guidelines on interstitial lung disease

In this session different types of interstitial lung disease will be explored through four case studies which focus on:

• Presentation
• Medical history
• Investigations
• Treatment

Each case is presented as a set of tabbed screens, so you can review any details at any time.