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This European Respiratory Society (ERS) course, held in Heidelberg, Germany on April 18–20, 2018, provided an overview of the field of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). Participants learnt which diagnostic procedures should be applied based on given clinical circumstances, and what difficulties can arise in ILD diagnosis. Special emphasis was given to practical courses including high-resolution computed tomography courses, as these typically guide the diagnosis of many ILDs; this was accompanied by sessions on ILD pathology and a hands-on session on cryobiopsy. Therapy remains a challenging aspect of treating many ILDs, so this course provided participants with insights into the pros and cons of specific ILD treatments and practical issues were discussed in a workshop. Interdisciplinary ILD board discussions were held between specialists and course participants, and course attendees had the opportunity to bring their own challenging cases and discuss them with leading experts. Furthermore, there was a dedicated discussion session on the impact of comorbidities on the clinical course of ILD treatment. 84 participants from 27 different countries took part in this course.
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Faculty and delegates of an ERS course on ILD describe their experiences http://ow.ly/qy0s30l2xSW
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