TO STUDY THE CHANGES IN SERIAL LUNG FUNCTIONS IN INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE (ILD) PATIENTS

Abstract

Background: The assessment of lung function, particularly lung volumes and gas transfer, 
recorded initially upon patient presentation and subsequent follow-up evaluations, along with 
high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the chest, can facilitate the evaluation of the 
natural history of the disease or provide insights to guide therapy in interstitial lung disease 
(ILD). The utilization of available data related to connective tissue-related ILD (CTD-ILD), 
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), smoke exposure, as well as any potential correlation 
of treatment with changes in lung functions, can offer valuable insights