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Disgonised With ILD, On Medication, Diabetic. Has Cough, Raised Sugar Levels. How To Control This ?

My mom 66 year old was disgonised with ILD one year ago.The reason was unspecified.Now she in medication .She is independent in doing her chores .But my question is can the cough be reduced ? she is also diabetic due to which the sugar level raises with this medicine .how to control that also how comfortably we can maintain this situation what are the fears associated?
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hi,
ILD is interstitial lung disease which is an idiopathic condition of the lungs.There are few medications available for the cough and the associated breathlessness.
The medical management consist of bronchodilator inhalers,sugar fee cough suppressants and oral steroids.Steroids can increase the blood sugar levels which can be difficult to control, in this case even some immunosuppresant medications can be used under the supervision of a doctor.
Please consult a doctor to see which of these medications can be used in your mother's case.
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Disgonised With ILD, On Medication, Diabetic. Has Cough, Raised Sugar Levels. How To Control This ?

hi, ILD is interstitial lung disease which is an idiopathic condition of the lungs.There are few medications available for the cough and the associated breathlessness. The medical management consist of bronchodilator inhalers,sugar fee cough suppressants and oral steroids.Steroids can increase the blood sugar levels which can be difficult to control, in this case even some immunosuppresant medications can be used under the supervision of a doctor. Please consult a doctor to see which of these medications can be used in your mother s case.