Interstitial Lung Disease Center - Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg Pulmonologist Doctors for Interstitial Lung DiseaseType of Physician: Pulmonologist What is a Pulmonologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, cancer, asthma, occupational diseases, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex disorders of the lungs. Pulmonologists evaluate lung function, examine the bronchial airways, and prescribe and monitor mechanical ventilation. Many pulmonary disease experts are also expert in critical care. Specialty: Pulmonary Disease Common Name: Lung Doctor Pulmonologist Doctors in Gaithersburg * Pulmonologists PC  Pulmonologists PC  Pulmonologists PC  Alan S Chanales MD  Pediatric Pulmonary & Asthma Center  Physicians Associates Pulmonary Medicine  Physicians Associates Pulmonary Medicine  Physicians Associates Pulmonary Medicine  Advanced Internal Medicine PC  Gita C Bakshi MD  Pulmonologists PC  Pulmonologists PC  Pulmonologists PC  Pulmonologists PC  Harold T Facen MD  Drs Banadori Oser Seidelman & Tauber  Drs Banadori Oser Seidelman & Tauber  Drs Banadori Oser Seidelman & Tauber  Drs Banadori Oser Seidelman & Tauber  Drs Langevin Larsen Hamm & Cohen PC  Drs Langevin Larsen Hamm & Cohen PC  Drs Langevin Larsen Hamm & Cohen PC  Phillip W Poth MD  Drs Langevin Larsen Hamm & Cohen PC  Washington Regional Cardiac Surgery PC  Washington Adventist Hospital Pulmonary Medicine  Suresh Chandra Gupta MD  Mai-Chi Nguyen MD PA  Gary A Kazlow MD & Associates  Drs Farrell & Schaefer  Drs Farrell & Schaefer  Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Associates  Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Associates  Gerardo Gacad MD  Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Associates  Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Associates  Revathy Murthy MD  Warren & McClain MD Chartered  Louis E Steinberg MD  Fumikazu Kawakami MD  Internal Medicine Associates  Frederick Medical & Pulmonary  Frederick Medical & Pulmonary  Frederick Medical & Pulmonary  Frederick Medical & Pulmonary  Moti L Koul MD  Redjaee & Taleghani MDs  David A Mishkin MD  Roberto Depetris MD  Natvarlal Rajpara MD  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  Patel & Ramanan MDs  Patel & Ramanan MDs  Baltimore Pulmonary and Critical Care PA  Baltimore Pulmonary and Critical Care PA  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  David A Mishkin MD  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  David A Mishkin MD  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  David A Mishkin MD  Jay Gertenblith MD  Joseph H Miller MD  Baltimore Pulmonary and Critical Care PA  Maryland Lung Associates PA  Malik A Rehman MD  Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  James J Benjamin MD PA  Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  Baltimore Pulmonary and Critical Care PA  Lung Associates of Anne Arundel PC  Lung Associates of Anne Arundel PC  Lung Associates of Anne Arundel PC  Lung Associates of Anne Arundel PC  Lung Associates of Anne Arundel PC  Elliott Gorbaty MD  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  United Doctors Medical Clinic  University of Maryland Medical Center Anesthesiology  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of Baltimore  Ko-Pen Wang MD Gaithersburg, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Interstitial Lung DiseaseRead the Interstitial Lung Disease article » What is interstitial lung disease?Interstitial lung disease is a term used to refer to a particular type of inflammation of the interstitium of the lungs. The interstitium is the tissue that surrounds and separates the tiny air sacs (alveolae) in the lungs. Interstitial lung disease involves an inflammation of this supportive tissue between the air sacs rather than inflammation in the air sacs themselves. Interstitial inflammation is typically a diffuse process that occurs all over the lungs and is not confined to one location. Sometimes the term "interstitial pneumonia" is used for certain forms of interstitial lung disease. Technically, however, the term "pneumonia" refers to inflammation of the lung tissue that is usually associated with infection. Because interstitial lung disease has a number of causes (most of which are not related to infection), the term "interstitial pneumonitis" is occasionally used to refer to the inflammation that occurs in the absence of true infection. What causes interstitial lung disease?Interstitial lung disease is felt to be caused by a misdirected immune or healing reaction to a number of factors, including:
Sometimes, the process of inflammation and scarring of the interstitial tissues of the lungs develops in the absence of a known cause. When no cause can be identified, this is referred to as idiopathic (unknown cause) interstitial lung disease or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Depending upon the location, sever... Recommended Reading Related to Interstitial Lung DiseaseWhat is chronic cough?Chronic cough is a cough that persists. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself; rather it is a symptom of an underlying condition. Chronic cough is a common problem and the reason for many doctor visits.
What are causes of chronic cough?Some common causes of chronic cough include asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems (for example sinus infection), and esophageal reflux of stomach contents. In rare occasions, chronic cough may be the result of aspiration of foreign objects into the lungs (usually in children). It is very important to see a doctor who may order a chest X-ray if a chronic cough is present. The following are common causes of chronic coughing.
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Pneumonia
- Pneumonia is inflammation of one or both lungs with consolidation. Pneumonia is frequently but not always due to infection. The infection may be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic. Symptoms may include fever, chills, cough with sputum production, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, the tissue around the joints, as well as other organs in the body. Because it can affect multiple other organs of the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic illness and is sometimes called rheumatoid disease.
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Scleroderma
- Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. It is characterized by the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and organs of the body, leading to thickness and firmness of involved areas. Scleroderma is also referred to as systemic sclerosis, and the cause is unknown. Treatment of scleroderma is directed toward the individual features that are most troubling to the patient.
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Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary hypertension is an abnormal elevation of the pressure in the pulmonary circulation caused by the constriction of the blood vessels that supply blood to the lungs. Shortness of breath and dizziness are symptoms of pulmonary hypertension. Treatment involves diuretics, blood thinners, calcium channel blockers, and using supplemental oxygen to increase blood oxygen levels.
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Congestive Heart Failure
- Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body's needs. A poor blood supply resulting from congestive heart failure may cause the body's organ systems to fail, leading to a weakened heart muscle and fluid accumulation in the lungs and body tissue. There are many diseases that can impair pumping efficiency and symptoms of congestive heart failure including fatigue, diminished exercise capacity, shortness of breath, and swelling. Treatments include lifestyle modifications, medications, heart transplant, and therapy.
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Chronic Cough
- Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, cigarette smoking, GERD, postnasal drip, bronchitis, pneumonia, medications, and less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependant upon the cause.
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is an inflammation of the lung caused by small airborne particles such as bacteria, mold, fungi, or inorganic matter. There are two types of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, acute and chronic. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, body aches. Examples of hypersensitivity pneumonitis include bagassosis, mushroom worker's disease, sauna taker's disease, pigeon breeder's disease, and farmer's lung disease. Most commonly, it results from exposure to pet birds.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring throughout the lungs. Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by many conditions including chronic inflammatory processes, infections, environmental agents, exposure to ionizing radiation, chronic conditions, and certain medications. Symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and diminished exercise tolerance. Treatment options are dependent on the type of pulmonary fibrosis; lung transplant and/or medications are optons.
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Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoidosis, a disease resulting from chronic inflammation, causes small lumps (granulomas) to develop in a great range of body tissues and can appear in almost any body organ. However, sarcoidosis most often starts in the lungs or lymph nodes.
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Smoking (How to Quit Smoking)
- Smoking is an addiction. More than 430,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from smoking related illnesses. Secondhand smoke or "passive smoke" also harm family members, coworkers, and others around smokers. There are a number of techniques available to assist people who want to quit smoking.
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Asbestos
- Asbestos exposure lung disease is divided into three main types, asbestosis (lung scarring caused by asbestos fibers), disease of the lining of the lung (pleural plaques, scarring, or fluid accumulation), and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is cancer of the lining of the lung caused by asbestos exposure. Cancers of the larynx, throat, kidney, esophagus, and gallbladder have been linked to asbestos exposure. Treatment is dependant upon the type of condition related to asbestos exposure.
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Arachnoiditis
- Arachnoiditis is a painful condition that is caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, a membrane that protects the nerves of the spinal cord. The condition may also cause tingling in the legs, shooting pain, and muscle cramps. Arachnoiditis can be caused by spinal cord injury, an infection, compression of the spinal nerves, and exposure to certain chemicals. Arachnoiditis is not curable. It is treated with medications, physiotherapy, exercise, and psychotherapy.
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Heart Failure
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