Interstitial Lung Disease

Reasons for referral

Known Interstitial Lung disease/fibrosis with worsening symptoms

Known Connective tissue disease with shortness of breath

Shortness of breath or cough with inspiratory crepitations or crackles

Abnormal imaging suggesting ILD/fibrosis 

 

Investigations Needed Prior to Referral 

Chest Xray

Spirometry

 

Investigations to Consider

High Resolution CT Thorax

GP’s can refer for HRCTT if patient’s have symptoms suggestive of interstitial lung disease and a Chest Xray or Spirometry is suggestive of ILD/fibrosis

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG163/chapter/1-Recommendations#diagnosis-2

 

 

 

Date Reviewed: 16 March 2025

Date of Next Review: 16 March 2027

Author: Dr Kate Northridge

Contributors: Dr Ben Soar Consultant Respiratory RCHT