As the temperature rises, so do the risks for people living with interstitial lung disease

By Anne-Marie Russell, Jenny Jones Chair of Nursing Science and School Head of Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Birmingham

For most people, a hot summer’s day is uncomfortable. For someone with scarred lungs, it can become a medical risk.

People living with interstitial lung disease (ILD) are especially vulnerable during extreme heat. As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, people with ILD will need better protection from hot weather and related health risks.

ILD is an umbrella term for more than 200 lung conditions. These conditions cause inflammation, the body’s immune response to injury or irritation,…

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