Interstitial lung disease can be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, such as asbestos. some types of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, also can cause interstitial lung disease. in some cases, however, the causes remain unknown. once lung scarring occurs, it's generally irreversible. In the uk 10,000 people are newly diagnosed with lung disease every week, but a healthy diet may help to prevent it or keep it from getting worse, as dr michael greger explains here. Five natural ways to help manage interstitial lung disease symptoms include oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, including exercise and physical therapy, eating a healthy diet, managing pain naturally with a humidifier, essential oils and cool compresses and controlling edema and swelling with dietary changes, elevation, essential oils and. Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it's often tough to change your eating habits. whether...