Lung Diseases, Interstitial

Synonyms

Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Interstitial Pneumonia

Interstitial Pneumonias

Interstitial Pneumonitides

Interstitial Pneumonitis

Lung Disease, Interstitial

Pneumonia, Interstitial

Pneumonias, Interstitial

Pneumonitides, Interstitial

Pneumonitis, Interstitial

A diverse group of lung diseases that affect the lung parenchyma. They are characterized by an initial inflammation of PULMONARY ALVEOLI that extends to the interstitium and beyond leading to diffuse PULMONARY FIBROSIS. Interstitial lung diseases are classified by their etiology (known or unknown causes), and radiological-pathological features.