Interstitial pneumonia refers to inflammation of the interstitium of the lungs, involving the bronchial tubes and peribronchial tissues, and the disease may present with alveolar inflammatory changes and fibrosis of the interstitium of the lungs.
The causes of interstitial pneumonia are complex, and the main clinical manifestations of the disease include cough and dyspnea after activity, etc. In severe cases, respiratory failure, chronic pulmonary heart disease and other complications may occur.
X-ray chest radiographs can indicate the degree of pneumonia and interstitial changes, and normal chest radiographs cannot exclude interstitial pneumonia. High-resolution chest CT (HRCT) can show the lesions in the lung parenchyma and the interstitium more clearly, which can help the diagnosis of the disease.
Commonly used treatments include glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants such as azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, etc., in addition to adjuvant oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, lung transplantation and other means. Medications need to be used under medical supervision to avoid adverse reactions and to ensure safety.
If the diagnosis of interstitial pneumonia is confirmed, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions.