Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)

Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a group of lung conditions that cause inflammation, scarring or both in your lungs. Scarring and thickening of lung tissue is known as pulmonary fibrosis.

Types of ILD

This information is for people living with an ILD. It might also be useful for friends, families and carers, along with our advice and support for people who are caring for somebody with a lung condition.

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What are interstitial lung diseases (ILDs)?

Find out about different types of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), how they’re diagnosed, treated, and managed, as well as where to find more support.

Pulmonary fibrosis

Read our information about pulmonary fibrosis and learn about the work we are doing to help people living with it.

Children’s interstitial lung disease (chILD)

Children’s interstitial lung disease (chILD) are rare lung conditions that can affect babies, children and teenagers.

Pulmonary sarcoidosis

Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a condition where inflamed cells in your body join together to make tiny lumps called granulomas in your lungs.

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Drug-induced interstitial lung disease

Find out more about drug-induced interstitial lung disease (ILD), a rare type of lung condition caused by medicines or treatments

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Occupational interstitial lung diseases

Find out about occupational interstitial lung diseases which are caused by breathing in harmful substances in the workplace.

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Find out more about hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a type of interstitial lung disease (ILD) which can happen when you're allergic to something you breathe in.