Pulmonary Fibrosis & ILD
ILD
Specialist care for pulmonary fibrosis and ILD.
Medimprove diagnoses and manages pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases (ILD) in Buckhead, Atlanta, using DLCO and high-resolution CT on-site to measure the lungs and track change over time.
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What is pulmonary fibrosis?
Scarring that makes the lungs stiffer.
Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lung tissue that makes the lungs stiffer and makes it harder for oxygen to pass into the blood. It is one of a group of conditions called interstitial lung diseases (ILD), which can be linked to autoimmune disease, environmental or workplace exposures or certain medications, or have no identifiable cause.
Because symptoms such as breathlessness and a dry cough develop gradually, pulmonary fibrosis is often mistaken for ageing or being out of shape. Accurate diagnosis relies on high-resolution CT alongside lung function testing.
Some forms of pulmonary fibrosis progress over time, so regular measurement matters: repeat testing shows whether the condition is stable or changing, and whether treatment should change with it.
Talk to a specialist
(404) 647-6369 - answered 24 hours a day
Most new patients are seen within a week
Tuesday - Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM
371 East Paces Ferry Road NE, Buckhead, Atlanta
Symptoms
Signs of pulmonary fibrosis.
The most common signs are shortness of breath that slowly worsens with activity and a persistent dry cough; some people also notice fatigue or widening, rounded fingertips.
Diagnosis
Measured, then tracked over time.
Pulmonary fibrosis is assessed with high-resolution CT and lung function testing (particularly DLCO, which measures how well oxygen crosses into the blood) and Medimprove repeats these measurements at set intervals to track change.
Six-minute walk testing adds a picture of how your oxygen level holds up with activity.
HRCT + quantitative analysis
DLCO
Lung volumes
6-minute walk
Oxygen assessment
How it works
From first call to treatment plan.
Treatment options
Long-term management, measured.
Management of pulmonary fibrosis depends on the type and cause, and can include antifibrotic or anti-inflammatory medication, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation and regular monitoring to track change.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do I need a referral to see a pulmonologist?
What lung tests are done on-site at Medimprove?
Why am I short of breath when my test results look normal?
Tests & services
How we test and treat it.
Lung function testing
Pulmonary function testing to measure how well your lungs take in and release air.
Exercise breathing stress test
See how your lungs and heart respond to exertion, with a doctor reviewing results in real time.
CT scan of your lungs
An imaging appointment to see exactly what’s happening in your lungs, reviewed with a doctor.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
A structured program combining exercise, education, and support to help you breathe easier day to day.
Know where your lungs stand.
High-resolution CT and full lung testing, in one building.
Conditions we treat
Contact
Fax: (404) 973-2722
Tue–Thu, 9 AM – 5 PM
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