Title:Therapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease:
An Exploratory Review on Molecular Mechanisms
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Author(s): Revati Amin, Ruchi Pandey, K. Vaishali*, Vishak Acharya, Mukesh Kumar Sinha and Nitesh Kumar*
Affiliation:
- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal,
India
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
(NIPER), Hajipur, Bihar, 844102, India
Keywords:
Interstitial lung diseases, molecular dysfunction, pathophysiology, causal agents, molecular mechanisms, pulmonary rehabilitation.
Abstract:
Background: Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs) are characterized by shortness of breath
caused by alveolar wall inflammation and/or fibrosis.
Objective: Our review aims to study the depth of various variants of ILD, diagnostic procedures,
pathophysiology, molecular dysfunction and regulation, subject and objective assessment techniques,
pharmacological intervention, exercise training and various modes of delivery for rehabilitation.
Method: Articles are reviewed from PubMed and Scopus and search engines.
Results: ILD is a rapidly progressing disease with a high mortality rate. Each variant has its own set
of causal agents and expression patterns. Patients often find it challenging to self-manage due to persistent
symptoms and a rapid rate of worsening. The present review elaborated on the pathophysiology,
risk factors, molecular mechanisms, diagnostics, and therapeutic approaches for ILD will guide
future requirements in the quest for innovative and tailored ILD therapies at the molecular and cellular
levels.
Conclusion: The review highlights the rationale for conventional and novel therapeutic approaches
for better management of ILD.