ILD Knowledge Hub
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Specialist Resource Suite
Welcome to the ILD Knowledge Hub Resource Library.
Below, you'll find a range of helpful downloadable resources designed to support you.
Understanding a UIP Pattern on CT
Clarifies the radiological features of a Usual Interstitial Pneumonia pattern, explaining why it describes a physical imaging layout rather than a singular condition or an automatic IPF diagnosis.
Anti-Fibrotic Therapy in Interstitial Lung Disease
A comprehensive overview of licensed treatments in the UK (nintedanib and pirfenidone), explaining medication mechanics, realistic expectations for preservation over reversal, and necessary specialist monitoring.
Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Does "Progression" Actually Mean?
Breaks down the objective spectrum of progressive disease behaviour, highlighting longitudinal trends in serial lung function tests (FVC), CT comparison methods, and the applied NICE eligibility criteria.
Immunosuppression in Interstitial Lung Disease
Dissects the biological variance between active lung tissue inflammation and established scarring, examining when immunomodulators/corticosteroids are highly beneficial (such as autoimmune-associated ILD) and why they are avoided in conditions like IPF.
What is my prognosis in Interstitial Lung Disease?
Replaces stark online population metrics with a patient-centred exploration of personal disease trajectories, dynamic changes in lung function, treatment impacts, and structured clinical follow-up.
Breathlessness in Interstitial Lung Disease
Explains the multifaceted physiological and perceptual mechanics behind lung stiffness and deconditioning, offering actionable pacing strategies and pulmonary rehabilitation insights.
Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Patient Guide
An introductory, highly accessible clinical overview authored by Dr Fasihul Khan, detailing common symptoms, diagnostic entry points, and individualised support paths.
Fatigue in Interstitial Lung Disease
Validates and addresses persistent physical and mental exhaustion, exploring its interaction with respiratory effort, sleep disruption, deconditioning cycles, and practical energy-conservation tactics.