Interstitial Lung Disease | National Jewish Health

The Center for Interstitial Lung Disease at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, is one of the largest interstitial lung disease (ILD) treatment programs in the country. And when you arrive at our center, you will understand why.

Our team of specialists has a deep understanding of ILD and vast experience diagnosing and treating patients with this rare and complex group of diseases. By integrating clinical information with state-of-the-art lung function testing and imaging, we are able to accurately diagnose all types of ILD.

Each year, we help thousands of patients with ILD get the proper diagnosis and treatment that allows them to live full and active lives.

Our physicians have helped write guidelines that are used by ILD specialists throughout the nation.
Articles written by our physician-scientists and researchers are regularly published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including many of the most influential publications such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature and the American

Our physicians and scientists are often invited to present at national and international conferences where doctors gather to learn about the latest advancements in medicine.

Our physician-scientists and researchers have long been leaders in interstitial lung disease research that improves patient lives. This research includes:

Developing diagnostic tests
Identifying new treatment
Creating studies to better address the quality of life concerns of patients with ILD

Clinical Trials & Research Studies National Jewish Health offers many clinical trials and research studies for patients with ILD. Our research coordinators can help determine which studies may be right for you.

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