Symptoms of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

Excerpted from The Comfort of Home for Chronic Lung DiseaseTM

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The most common symptoms are shortness of breath with activity and a dry cough. Some people may also have a fever, weight loss, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain.

What Is Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Disease (NTM)?

Mycobacteria are a group of germs that can cause disease. Tuberculosis is caused by one type of mycobacteria, and it is highly contagious. NTM is similar to tuberculosis, but it cannot be passed from one person to another.

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