Causes | Lung Foundation Australia

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

ChILD fact sheet

Interstitial Lung Disease in children (chILD): symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.

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