RAIPUR: At the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),
Raipur
, more than 350 patients are registered with
ILD
, marking a significant increase and ranking the institution third in patient count after Delhi and Chandigarh. Experts, who attended the symposium titled "Pulmonary Medicine Updates-2024" organised by the
AIIMS
Raipur, attributed primarily to air pollution and smoking for the increasing number of patients suffering from
Interstitial Lung Disease
(ILD).
To address this growing concern, AIIMS Raipur organized the symposium aimed at discussing new medical methodologies for ILD treatment. Medical experts highlighted the alarming surge in ILD cases due to factors such as smoking and air pollution.
Dr. Vijay Hadda from AIIMS Delhi, Dr. Sahajal Dhuria from PGI Chandigarh, and Dr. PR Mohapatra from AIIMS Bhubaneswar elucidated the symptoms and treatment protocols for ILD using innovative approaches.
During the symposium's inauguration, AIIMS Raipur Executive Director and CEO Lieutenant General Ashok Jindal (Retd) emphasized the escalating number of pulmonary patients, citing reasons such as increasing air pollution, smoking habits, and post-COVID symptoms. He assured the availability of comprehensive facilities for such patients at AIIMS.
Organizing Secretary Dr. Ajay Behera highlighted the physiological challenges faced by ILD patients, where air capillaries fail to function efficiently, impeding oxygen supply. Symptoms include dry cough, chest pain, fatigue, weakness, and breathing difficulties.
The ILD clinic at AIIMS witnesses a continuous influx of patients, with over 350 individuals registered so far. Additionally, out of the 120 patients visiting the department's outpatient department (OPD) daily, 20 to 30 suffer from severe respiratory ailments.
Modern treatment modalities, including Complete Lung Function Test, Spirometry, Six Minute Walking Test, DLCO, and Full Body Box Test, are being employed to address ILD cases effectively. Moreover, specialized clinics focusing on asthma and sleep disorders operate on designated days, enhancing patient care and management.
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