ILD Treatment in Kolkata

A Family of Lung Conditions

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is not one disease — it is a family of conditions that scar or inflame the lung tissue itself. When the lung becomes stiff, the body has to work harder to get oxygen, causing progressive breathlessness and a persistent dry cough.

Some ILDs follow an autoimmune disease or a known exposure; others (like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) appear without a clear cause. Because the different forms of ILD behave very differently, the exact diagnosis drives the treatment — and this is where specialist experience matters most.

Why ILD Needs a Focused Specialist

ILD is frequently misdiagnosed as asthma, bronchitis or ageing. By the time the correct diagnosis is made, valuable time may have passed. Dr. Sandip Das holds a dedicated clinical interest in ILD and pulmonary fibrosis, and follows this field closely:

• Careful HRCT pattern interpretation for the right ILD subtype
• Coordination with rheumatology when autoimmune ILD is suspected
• Structured disease monitoring — lung function at fixed intervals
• Practical symptom care: breathlessness relief, cough control, nutrition
• Honest, clear counselling about what each stage of care involves