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Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease

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It is often difficult to determine the exact cause of chILD, however some conditions and factors that may cause or lead to chILD include the below. Many cases of chILD have no known cause.

Inherited or genetic conditions

Impaired development of the lungs

Immune disorders

Environmental exposure or sensitivity

Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease

Fact sheet

The Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD) fact sheet provides an overview of the disease, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management.

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Sarah’s story

Paediatric Lung Disease

As told by her mother, Susanna  Born at 34 weeks, Sarah was critically ill with respiratory failure and spent three long months in intensive care before finally being discharged. Medical professionals had little idea what was wrong with the tiny…

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Bridgette’s story

Paediatric Lung Disease

As told by her mother, Bec.  After being sent to emergency with her 5-month-old daughter Bridgette in respiratory distress, Bec knew something was wrong. But…

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