What is Pulmonary Fibrosis

Diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), also known as interstitial lung disease, refers to a group of lung diseases, affecting the alveolar epithelium, pulmonary capillary endothe...

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I have ILD. My last PFT result one month ago measured my lung capacity at 55%. My prior results 3 months earlier was at 47% lung capacity. Has anyone ever had a similar experience when the PFT results improved? What questions should I ask my Pulmonary doctor regarding these results to better understand what is going on?
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