Clinical profile of patients with interstitial lung disease in connective tissue disorders – An original study

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD’s) are a heterogeneous collection of more than one distinct lung disorder which is grouped together owing to their clinical, radiographic, and pathologic features they share in common. Connective tissue disease may be an underlying cause of Interstitial Lung Disease, and often patients may not present with a pre-existing diagnosis. The aim of this study is to study the clinical profile of these patients including physiologic testing and have a better understanding of CTD-ILD in the Indian scenario.