Interstitial Lung Disease and Esophageal Disorders: When Specialties Work Together

Dr. Rita Knotts and Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann discuss the intersection of their specialties in the care of patients with scleroderma, interstitial lung disease, and esophageal conditions. They explore the relationship between reflux disease and lung function, concerns and risks of proton pump inhibitors, the multidisciplinary model for interstitial lung disease and scleroderma, and the collaboration between surgeons and gastroenterologists in managing esophageal disorders.