Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), also known as Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease (DPLD) refers to a group of lung diseases affecting the interstitium (the tissue and space around the air sacs of the lungs). The terms ILD is used to distinguish these diseases from obstructive airways diseases. ILD is not a single disease, but encompasses many different pathological processes. Hence the treatment is different for each disease.


ARIELInterstitial lung disease (ILD) is a chronic lung condition that causes stiff lungs and restricts sufferers from taking a deep breath. Exercise in a gym, or swimming, walking or riding…
Breathing Rate Measurement in Respiratory patientsHow fast a person is breathing, or the respiratory rate, is an important measurement in medicine. A fast respiratory rate is a sign that the body is under stress and…
ILD RegistryResearch on this registry will help researchers to better understand the nature of ILD and assist in developing future clinical research. The registry will form part of a national registry…
Measuring cough in interstitial lung diseaseInterstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are lung conditions which can lead to lung scarring. There are no proven treatments to cure the disease or improve how people feel. Cough is common…
SINFONIASingINg For breathing in COPD aNd ILD pAtients" will be undertaken in Melbourne using a novel online approach. This pilot study aims to determine the benefits of a one hour,…

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ARIELARIEL

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a chronic lung condition that causes stiff lungs and restricts sufferers from taking a deep breath. Exercise in a gym, or swimming, walking or riding a bike, can help...

Shift work and breastfeeding projectSHIFT WORK AND BREASTFEEDING PROJECT

Researchers at Austin Health are looking for volunteers to participate in a study exploring the impact shift work has on breast milk composition. Participants will be compensated with a $100 gift voucher.

Notch monitoring in sleepNOTCH MONITORING IN SLEEP

Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing is abnormal during sleep. There are two main forms of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. For obstructive sleep apnea, breathing is reduced because the airway...

Recognition by MND AustraliaRECOGNITION BY MND AUSTRALIA

Congratulations to Professor David Berlowitz, Dr Marnie Graco, and Dr Nicole Sheers who were recognised by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Australia at a Parliament House event sponsored by the Parliamentary Friends of MND in Canberra last week.

World Sleep Day on 15th March 2024WORLD SLEEP DAY ON 15TH MARCH 2024

The benefits of quality sleep and to acknowledge the issue of sleep problems and their medical, educational, and social aspects as well as the prevention and management of sleep disorders, is promoted on World Sleep Day on the 15th March 2024.

A/Prof Mark Howard Awarded Major MRFF GrantA/PROF MARK HOWARD AWARDED MAJOR MRFF GRANT

IBAS leads project to revolutionize Home Ventilation with $1.2 million grant for Assoc. Prof Mark Howard's research titled "Synchronise non-invasive ventilation at home".

Prof Anne Holland receives prestigious AwardPROF ANNE HOLLAND RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Prof Anne Holland receives prestigious award for Excellent in Research Engagement and Impact from Monash University.

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