Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) & Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Interstitial Lung Disease is a large group of lung disorders associated with inflammation and scarring of lung tissue. It is comprised of over 100 disorders that include Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Sarcoidosis, Connective Tissue or Auto Immune related ILD and many others. The inflammation/scarring of this group of diseases decrease the lungs ability to receive oxygen. They are often symptomatic for shortness of breath and a dry cough. The diseases can be difficult to diagnose and vary from patient to patient. That is why the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic at MUSC has the most current diagnostic and therapeutic modalities available. We take a multidisciplinary approach to the personalized care of our patients.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a type of chronic interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology characterized by the scarring of the lungs resulting in decreased lung function. Typical characteristics of the disease include progressive dyspnea, unproductive cough, and pulmonary insufficiency. It is more common in men than women.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Education Sessions

Date: August 16, 2024 at 10:00 am

Topic: Introduction to Palliative Care – Improving Your Quality of Life

Speaker: Amanda Overstreet, D.O., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Director, Medical Director, Ambulatory Palliative Care, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative CareMedical University of South Carolina

Attend In-Person Or Virtually

Join Virtually on Microsoft Teams

You can join the meeting on your computer, mobile app, or room device.

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If you are using an Iphone or Android phone, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Teams app to access the meeting.

Meeting ID: 291 683 419 040
Passcode: FF2NvQ 
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+1 843-410-6177,,143100713# United States, Charleston
Phone Conference ID: 143 100 713#

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MUSC Health East Cooper
Garden Room 3rd Floor
1600 Midtown Avenue
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

This location has free parking.

Next Meetings

• November 15, 2024 – Virtually and In-Person