Eligibility

CTD-ILD Program Eligibility

Any patient who has a diagnosis of ILD and also has a diagnosis of a connective tissue disease should make an appointment to come to the CTD-ILD program. In addition, any patient who has a diagnosis of ILD and also has features of an autoimmune condition should come to the office (even if the patient does not have a firm diagnosis of a specific connective tissue disease).

Below are some symptoms, which could suggest that you have an autoimmune condition:

• Dry eyes
• Dry mouth
• Difficulty swallowing
• Heart burn
• Weight loss
• Recurrent, unexplained fevers
• Joint pain or swelling for more than 6 weeks
• Joint stiffness in the morning lasting for more than 6 weeks
• Skin rashes
• Skin nodules or bumps
• Rashes when you go out in sun (but not a sunburn)
• Hair loss
• Mouth or nose ulcers for more than 2 weeks at a time
• Color changes in the hands with cold exposure
• Morning stiffness lasting for more than 30 minutes
• Muscle weakness in the upper arms and upper legs
• Skin thickening or tightening
• Sores on your fingers  

If you have any of the symptoms above in addition to ILD, you should make an appointment to be evaluated in the CTD-ILD Program.

To schedule an appointment, please call the primary coordinator for the CTD-ILD Program at 310-825-5800.

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