Interstitial lung disease is the name for a group of diseases that affect the lungs, for example, interstitial pneumonitis, black lung, Farmer's lung, mold, grasses, fumes, and autoimmune diseases. The most common symptoms are a dry cough and shortness of breath. Treatment and prognosis depends upon the type of lung disease.
Parkinson's disease is a non-fatal neurological disease that affects the part of the brain that produces the vital chemical dopamine; sufferers typically experience bodily tremors, stiff joints and muscles, or have difficulty moving.
Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive and chronic nervous system disorder that affects movement and is caused by destroyed nerve cells in the brain. Although the progression of the disorder will vary from patient to patient, the development is often gradual, with symptoms sometimes going unnoticed for years. There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but symptoms can be treated, and in some cases improved, with certain medications and other forms of treatment. It is estimated that approximately 50% to 80% of those with Parkinson's disease will eventually develop at least mild dementia, while up to 20% will develop full-blown dementia.