结缔组织病-间质性肺病(CTD-ILD)

Our specialized expertise with connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease allows us to deliver precise treatments and therapies.

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为什么选择皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校医疗中心进行CTD-ILD治疗?

皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康中心, our team specializes in treating people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) that results from connective tissue diseases (CTD). CTDs会影响连接身体结构的组织. They can cause lung inflammation and scarring, also 称为肺纤维化或肺纤维化. 当你来到我们这里,你可以期待:

专业护理: You benefit from experts with extensive experience treating connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD). This high level of specialized care means you get a precise diagnosis and more effective treatments.

专家团队: 我们的团队包括肺科医生, 风湿病专家, 放射科医生, 病理学家和呼吸治疗师, 都是为了提高你的幸福感. We also work closely with doctors who specialize in pulmonary hypertension and gastroenterology to deliver the most comprehensive care.

定制治疗方案: Every week, doctors and team members meet to review each patient’s case and discuss their care plan. This teamwork and communication ensure that you receive the best possible care from a range of specialists. We draw on our collective expertise to create comprehensive, tailored plans.

方便和卓越: 我们会让您尽可能轻松地得到特别的照顾. 使护理更方便, 我们安排你去看几位专家, 包括肺病学家和风湿病学家, 在同一天. 您的协调员与您一起在一次就诊期间安排多项测试.

获得临床试验: 我们的团队一直在研究增进健康的新方法. 如果你符合条件, you can participate in clinical trials that help us gain a better understanding of CTD-ILD and make treatments more effective.

我们的CTD-ILD服务

As leaders in CTD-ILD, we provide unparalleled care and the latest treatments. 您可以期待经验丰富的团队为您提供专业护理. 我们提供:

定制CTD-ILD治疗方案

肺间质性疾病的严重程度因人而异, 因此,我们根据您的需求制定定制的治疗方案. Depending on the type of connective tissue disease and the degree of lung inflammation and damage, 你可能需要几次治疗.

肺间质性疾病支持

We understand that lung disease can be challenging, both emotionally and physically. That’s why we provide patient education and support services that empower you to manage your health.

支持 groups can be a valuable resource for you and your family members as you manage a chronic disease. Many people find comfort and gain knowledge by connecting with others who share their experiences. We also offer free seminars with practical information and tips for healthier living.

是什么 c结缔组织病-间质性肺病(CTD-ILD)?

Interstitial lung disease includes more than 200 diseases that cause scarring in the lungs. 的疤痕, 称为肺纤维化或肺纤维化, can make it difficult to get enough oxygen to organs and tissues throughout your body. Interstitial lung disease that results from a connective tissue disorder is called CTD-ILD.

结缔组织疾病(CTD)有很多种类型。. These diseases cause problems in tissues that connect the structures of the body, 比如皮肤, 软骨, 韧带, 肌腱, 骨骼和血管. 结缔组织发炎(发炎或肿胀), 造成全身损伤, 包括肺.

许多CTDs是自身免疫性疾病, which happen when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body. 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康中心, we specialize in helping people with lung damage and scarring that result from CTDs such as:

  • 硬皮病(系统性硬化症或SSc); a condition that causes inflammation and fibrosis (scarring) in the skin and internal organs
  • 红斑狼疮(系统性红斑狼疮或SLE); a disorder that causes inflammation in different organs and a range of symptoms
  • 多肌炎, a disorder that leads to inflammation in the muscles and causes them to break down over time
  • 类风湿性关节炎, one of the most common types of CTD, causing inflammation and pain in the joints
  • 干燥综合征, a condition that causes dry eyes and dry mouth and usually develops along with other autoimmune diseases
  • 混合性结缔组织病; a condition that causes patients to experience symptoms of different autoimmune diseases at the same time

间质性肺疾病(ILD)的症状是什么??

大多数间质性肺病是慢性的(长期的)。. 症状包括:

  • 胸部不适
  • 咳嗽可能会或不会产生粘液(痰)
  • 极度疲劳和虚弱
  • 呼吸困难,可能又快又浅
  • 食欲不振,体重减轻
  • 呼吸急促呼吸急促,尤指活动时

我们提供CTD-ILD治疗

By focusing on CTD-related lung disease, we can develop more effective treatments. Our pulmonologists work closely with 风湿病专家 and other specialists to help you manage both ILD and CTD.

肺部炎症和疤痕因人而异. Our experts partner with you to design a customized treatment plan that may include:

药物

药物治疗是ILD综合护理计划的重要组成部分. 有几种药物可以减轻炎症, 减缓肺瘢痕形成的速度或抑制免疫系统. We recommend the right medications for you and adjust them if your needs change.

确保协调护理, your pulmonologist and rheumatologist work closely with your entire CTD care team. We help you manage medications for both ILD and CTD to maximize your health.

肺康复

Experienced respiratory therapists deliver a full range of rehab services that focus on all aspects of your health. We create an individualized plan to increase your lung function and make breathing more efficient. 我们也提供多种氧疗选择.

Tailored physical fitness plans improve your endurance and help you become more active. Registered dietitians offer nutritional guidance and practical tips to maximize your health and improve your quality of life. 在制定这些计划时,我们考虑了许多因素, 包括其他健康状况, 症状和目标.

肺移植

一些ILD患者需要进行肺移植. 如果你的医生建议这样做, you can feel confident knowing that our lung transplant program is one of the best in the nation. 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康 lung transplant surgeons are at the forefront of new techniques that make these procedures more effective and safer than ever. 了解更多关于皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康肺移植项目的信息.

认识我们的团队

Our outstanding team includes pulmonologists and 风湿病专家 who have experience treating lung damage that results from connective tissue disease. 我们与肺动脉高压方面的专家密切合作, 为胃肠病学等领域提供无缝护理.

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协调员

詹妮弗·佩雷斯,LVN临床研究护士
詹妮弗·佩雷斯,LVN
办公室:310-825-5800, (电子邮件保护)

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