Classification of Interstitial LD Previous Classification of Idiopathic ILD (1969, 1997) ILD: Most recent classification: Diagnostic Process for DPLD ILD associated with CTD Management of interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease BMJ 2016Clinical Question Patient with RA and ILD is seen in clinic for worsening SOB and fever and Cough. CXR is as shown ![]() HRCT is as shown What is your DDx. 1. Acute exacerbation of ILD 2. Acute atypical pneumonia 3. Heart Failure BNP was normal. Now what is the next diagnostic tests? Bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy is done and shows no acute findings other than mild increase in erythema of airway. What is the diagnostic criteria for Acute exacerbation of ILD? Patient did not meet these criteria. Hence, Acute atypical pneumonia is diagnosed, and treated with azithromycin. |