Comprehensive Evaluation of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

This chapter delves into the initial approach and framework for evaluating Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in a 66-year-old patient with dyspnea on exertion. Emphasis is placed on thorough history-taking, including questions about symptom onset, environmental exposures, medications, and family history. The significance of detailed physical examination, connecting symptom onset to specific events, and differentiating ILD from other conditions is highlighted.