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Questions to bring to your next appointment
A starter checklist of good questions — pick the ones that fit you.
Why this matters
Visits are short. Walking in with a few written questions helps you get the most from your time.
The main things to know
- Choose 2–3 questions that matter most to you for each visit.
- Write down the answers, or bring someone to help you remember.
- It is always okay to ask your team to explain something again.
Visual summary
⬇️ Download infographicQuestions you might ask
- What type of ILD do I have, and how certain are we?
- What do my latest breathing tests show compared to before?
- What is the goal of each of my medications?
- Should I be doing pulmonary rehabilitation?
- What symptoms should make me call you — and what counts as an emergency?
- Are vaccinations or infection precautions part of my plan?
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Reviewed by Dr. Youmna Abdelghany, MD
Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine
- Last reviewed:
- May 20, 2026
- Next review:
- May 20, 2027
- Reading level:
- Grade 6–8
Sources (2)
- Patient education series — American Thoracic Society (opens a new site)
- Pulmonary fibrosis resources — Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (opens a new site)