ILD/Fibrosis

ILD, or Interstitial Lung Disease, is a group of respiratory disorders that affect the interstitium, which is the tissue that supports the air sacs in the lungs. ILD causes the interstitium to become inflamed or scarred, which makes it difficult for the lungs to function properly.

FIBROSIS is one type of ILD that forms excess fibrous tissue or scar tissue in an organ or tissue in response to injury or inflammation. This occurs when there is an abnormal or excessive wound healing response, which leads to the accumulation of fibrous tissue.