The incidence and prevalence of CTD-ILD in the US is most common among women and older individuals, affecting approximately 116,000 to 118,000 adults.

A multidisciplinary approach involving both pulmonologists and rheumatologists may lead to earlier ILD diagnosis among patients with SARDs.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is initiated and completed by a greater proportion of patients with IPF vs COPD or other chronic respiratory disorders.