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Symptoms of Interstitial Lung Disease
There are many different types of Interstitial lung disease, and the specific symptoms and progression can vary depending on the underlying cause. common symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath (Dyspnea)
- Dry Cough
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Chest pain
Interstitial Lung Disease Risk Factors
Risk factors that may make you more prone to interstitial lung disease include:
- Age (more likely in adults over 70)
- Exposure to occupational and environmental toxins
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Smoking
- Radiation and chemotherapy
- Autoimmune diseases
Interstitial lung disease can lead to a series of life-threatening complications, including:
- Pulmonary Hypertension (affects only the arteries in your lungs)
- Right-side heart failure
- Respiratory failure
Types of Interstitial Lung Disease Treatment
Oxygen Therapy
Treatment Type 1
Oxygen therapy is a common treatment option for Interstitial Lung Disease. Helping your body get the oxygen it needs to function is important to managing your illness. If your practitioner prescribes oxygen therapy for Interstitial Lung Disease, Lincare will provide 24/7 treatment support and oxygen equipment designed to fit your needs.
Pulmonary Rehab
Treatment Type 2
Pulmonary Rehab can also be recommended by your health care providers to improve your daily quality of life by teaching you techniques to improve lung efficiency, improve your endurance while performing daily activities and provide you with resources and support.How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Hear more from Lincare patientsDevices We Provide Include:
Oxygen Concentrators
Concentrators filter room air to deliver concentrated oxygen.
Oxygen Cylinders
Cylinders work in sync with your condition and medication.
Continuous Oxygen Monitors
Oxygen monitors are non-invasive devices that measure your blood oxygen levels during therapy.
Oxygen Conserving Devices
Oxygen conserving devices extend the amount of time you can use each cylinder.
Additional Lincare Services
Enteral Therapy
Our comprehensively trained dieticians help feed those who can't consume the calories they need.
Home INR Testing
If you're on Warfarin, PT/INR at-home testing lets you monitor your blood anticoagulation levels weekly from home.
Nebulizer Treatment
Nebulizers treat diseases including COPD and asthma. We offer electronic and portable nebulizers, and our Pharmacy delivers them to you.
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