Christopher C Huntley

Jun 1, 2023 | breathe.ersjournals.com | Johanna Feary |Christopher C Huntley

When should one suspect occupational interstitial lung disease? ILDs are characterised by varying combinations of parenchymal inflammation and/or fibrosis. There are some inhalation exposures encountered in the workplace which are well-established causes of ILD, where both the exposure and disease are easily identified, e.g. coal dust exposure and pneumoconiosis.