What are the symptoms of Interstitial lung disease?
Shortness of breath is a key symptom of interstitial lung disease. People may breathe faster or need to take deep breaths.
At first, shortness of breath is not severe and you may only notice it with exercise, climbing stairs, and other hard activities. Over time, you may notice it while bathing or dressing, and then while eating or talking.
Most people with this condition also have a dry cough. A dry cough means you do not cough up any mucus or sputum.
Over time, weight loss, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue are also present.
People with advanced ILD may have:
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