Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

Symptoms of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

The following features are indicative of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders:
  • bloody sputum
  • chest pain
  • peripheral eosinophilia
  • cough
  • fever
  • wheezing
  • shortness of breath

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Common Causes of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

The following are the most common causes of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders:
  • Use of certain drugs

Risk Factors for Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders:
  • environmental factors
  • genetic
  • childhood
  • underlying lung disease
  • old age
  • common in females

Prevention of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • use medical alert bracelet

Occurrence of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

Common Age Group

Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders:
  • Physical Examination: To analyse the signs and symptoms
  • HRCT scan (High-resolution computed tomography): For the confirmation of interstitial lung disorder
  • Chest radiography: To diagnose interstitial lung disorder
  • Pulmonary function testing : To check the function of lungs

Complications of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders if untreated

Yes, Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders is left untreated:
  • diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
  • respiratory failure
  • hypoxemia

Self-care for Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders:
  • Use medical alert bracelet: Wear medical alert bracelet to notice drug reaction

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders.

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