A Mayo Clinic pulmonary medicine physician works with a doctor in training, also called a fellow, to perform a bronchoscopy.
Interstitial lung disease describes a large group of lung diseases. Many of them cause a harmful buildup of cells or scarring in the tissue between the air sacs of the lungs. This process results in thickening and stiffness of lung tissue. Many people with interstitial lung disease are often short of breath, and some have a dry cough.
Symptoms may show up suddenly or progress slowly over time. It is important to get an early and accurate diagnosis to limit damage to the lungs. If your doctor suspects you may have interstitial lung disease, you may be referred to a doctor with specialized training in pulmonary medicine and the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung disease. You may be tested at one of Mayo Clinic’s pulmonary function laboratories.
The experts of the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic work closely with a multispecialty team that includes chest, also called thoracic, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists or other specialists as needed. Together they can develop an individualized treatment plan for you that's based on a comprehensive evaluation and accurate diagnosis.
Mayo Clinic offers successful lung transplant programs for people who need this option, and provides access to clinical trials evaluating promising therapies.
Conditions treated
- Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
- Connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (scleroderma lung, rheumatoid lung, mixed connective tissue disease, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren's-related lung disease, undifferentiated connective tissue disease)
- Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (mold exposure, farmer's lung, pigeon breeder's disease), acute and chronic
- Idiopathic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
- Occupational exposure, pneumoconiosis (coal workers' pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, berylliosis, silicosis)
- Pulmonary eosinophilic granuloma, histiocytosis X, pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Smoking-related interstitial lung disease (desquamative interstitial pneumonia), respiratory bronchiolitis and respiratory bronchiolitis-associated interstitial lung disease
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for pulmonology by U.S. News and World Report.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for respiratory disorders by U.S. News and World Report.
Contact
Arizona
Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic
Mayo Clinic
5881 E. Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
13400 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone: 480-301-8484
Florida
Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic
Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904-953-0853
Minnesota
Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic
Mayo Clinic
200 First St. SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: 507-538-3270
Nov. 28, 2024