Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that damage the lung tissue. There are more than 200 different ILDs.
ILDs affect the lungs by causing:
- inflammation
- scarring (pulmonary fibrosis)
- a combination of both
Information and support is available from:
Pulmonary fibrosis support groups
Support groups offer the opportunity to meet others who understand what you are going through and are open to anyone affected by pulmonary fibrosis – patients, family, carers and friends.
Learn about the Ayrshire Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group, or find your nearest group.
Further support
For further support with pulmonary fibrosis, please consult the Asthma & Lung UK website for information about:
- the different types of pulmonary fibrosis
- the symptoms
- how pulmonary fibrosis is diagnosed
- how pulmonary fibrosis is treated
NHS Ayrshire & Arran app
You can also find information on our NHS Ayrshire & Arran Respiratory Facebook page, or download the NHS Ayrshire & Arran app and select Respiratory from the list.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran app
You can also find information on our NHS Ayrshire & Arran Respiratory Facebook page, or download the NHS Ayrshire & Arran app and select Respiratory from the list.