DID YOU KNOW ILD CAN RAISE YOUR RISK OF PH-ILD?
Once you raise questions about your lung issues…
…you may also raise your chance of being more active with your family and friends
If you suffer from Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), you’ll want to consider taking action regarding a risk for Pulmonary Hypertension associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (PH-ILD).
Despite your lung issues, you’re willing to take action to be more active with your family and friends.
Now here’s action you can take:
- Be on the lookout for pulmonary hypertension (PH)
- Talk to your doctor about this related lung issue that often occurs in people with ILD and has similar symptoms
PH-ILD stands for pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease, a serious and progressive disease. Breaking down the parts of the name “PH-ILD” can give you a good idea of how they often occur together.
PH
Pulmonary means it affects the lungs. Hypertension means high blood pressure. So, pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs.
ILD
Interstitial Lung Disease is a group of serious, progressive lung disorders that can damage the lungs and make it harder to breathe.
Some examples of ILD include:
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or pulmonary fibrosis (PF)
- Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE)
- Connective tissue disease (CTD)
People with ILD may develop PH at any time.
Having ILD puts you at high risk of developing PH. It can develop at the onset of your ILD, or any time after. It’s important to catch PH early. But the symptoms of PH are often similar to ILD, making it challenging to recognize.
That’s why it’s important for you and your doctor to check regularly for PH.
You can make a difference in detecting PH early. Take charge of your health by partnering with your doctor.
What can you do? Ready yourself with information.
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