09/18/2025
Advanced Lung Disease (ALD) occurs when lung diseases worsen, severely disabling patients or posing a short-term risk of death. It can arise from:
⚡️ Obstructive Lung Diseases: COPD, bronchiectasis
⚡️ Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD): IPF, SLE
⚡️ Pulmonary Vascular Diseases: Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
When lung function drops below a third, options include oxygen support, rehab, and, potentially, lung transplants. 🌿