TMA supports ILD Day!
Those with interstitial lung disease with not want to miss ILD Day on September 18. Hosted annually during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September, ILD Day raises awareness about this devastating condition that affects many in the myositis community.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a condition in which inflammation and scarring can damage the tiny air sacs in the lungs. This makes it difficult to breathe and get oxygen into the bloodstream. Shortness of breath is a common symptom of ILD, along with dry persistent cough, fatigue and weakness, chest discomfort, “clubbing” of the fingertips, loss of appetite, and unexplained weight loss.
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation will host an ILD Day webinar at 12 noon CT on September 18 titled The Journey to Diagnosis: Process, Evaluation and Your Care Team.
This educational webinar will focus on the different elements of ILD diagnosis, such as testing and collaboration between members of the care team. Find out more by going to https://www.ildday.org