COVID19 AND ILD (INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES)
ILD TREATMENT DURING COVID19 PANDEMIC There is a lot of panic and confusion with the present COVID19 pandemic. This is the summary of BTS advice on managing ILD patients in COVID19 scenario. This is nicely explained recommendations by BTS for treating physicians and patients suffering from ILD. · Patients with ILD where possible opt for consultations by non-face to face means (USE ONLINE CONSULTATION) · It remains unclear when normality will be restored . Going forward if situation worsens, all OPD activity is suspected cease in many places due to rise in admissions of patients with covid19 · Screening questions should be asked to ensure no suspected COVID-19 cases come to OPD. Ask about new cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches and headaches. · Get the patients attending OPD areas have...