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