The BOB体育 Myositis Interstitial Lung Disease Center provides personalized care and groundbreaking research.
At BOB体育 Myositis ILD Center, we are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of pulmonologists, rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, dermatologists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. We are committed to offering personalized care, advancing scientific understanding, and improving the quality of life for our patients.
Myositis interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation in the lungs and other parts of the body. One of the most common and serious complications inflammatory myopathies.
Longstanding inflammation in the lungs can lead to permanent scarring, a condition also known as pulmonary fibrosis (or ILD). Myositis ILD is one subtype of pulmonary fibrosis.
In myositis ILD, inflammation affects the lungs and other parts of the body, causing symptoms. Persistent cough and shortness of breath are the most common inflammatory myositis symptoms.
Other symptoms include:
The diagnosis of myositis ILD requires specialized testing and clinical evaluation by a multidisciplinary team of physicians.
Some of the commonly performed tests are:
Treatments in myositis ILD focus on reducing inflammation and inflammation-related organ damage.
Inflammation can be suppressed by:
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important to limit irreversible and life-threatening complications. Myositis ILD is complex and requires a coordinated effort from a multidisciplinary team of trained physicians.
The choice of treatment depends on symptoms, disease severity and organ involvement. Lack of clinical response or medication side effects can also require a change in therapy.
Complications can occur because of the infectious disease itself or from medication side effects. Notify your care team immediately if new or worsening symptoms occur.
Our research focuses on advancing the understanding of Myositis ILD to develop effective and evidence-based treatments for our patients.
We encourage you to ask about our research, and .
For more information, contact or call (352) 273-8737.
Attend our monthly ILD Support Group meeting, hosted by BOB体育鈥檚 ILD physicians and clinical research coordinators. Each session features a presentation by an expert on a relevant ILD topic. Patients have a chance to learn more about their condition, connect with others, and share experiences.
Meetings are held on Thursdays at 4 p.m. on the UF campus. There is also a Zoom option for remote participation.
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Welcoming those with lung diseases and their loved ones. Food and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] or鈥�
Welcoming those with lung diseases and their loved ones. Food and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] or鈥�
June 29, 2023
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