What is Connective Tissue Disease Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD)?
Connective Tissue Disease Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD) is a group of lung disorders that occur in patients with connective tissue diseases (CTDs). These diseases are characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the lung interstitium, which can lead to significant respiratory impairment. Common CTDs associated with ILD include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), polymyositis/dermatomyositis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
