- female
- 65 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about ILD and whether it's curable or not. I've read online that people with ILD only live for about 3 to 5 years. Is that true? Is there anything specific I can do to help manage this disease? Id really appreciate any advice or remedies you can suggest.
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Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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