Is there a cure for acute interstitial pneumonia? My father will die if we don't find one within a few days.?

I'm afraid the news isn't good. If he survives the acute phase he'll be left with interstitial fibrosis or scarring throughout his lung. This will cause severe disability and soon be followed by his passing.

There is a lot of research being done as there are at least four different types of diffuse interstitial pneumonia UIP, DIP, AIP, IIP. And it's not an infective process so antibiotics would be totally ineffective. This noninfective type of inflammation would have him on very large doses of steroids and still leave him with fibrosis.

And btw it's not "pneumonia" in the usual sense. There's no bacteria or virus or anything. They should change the name because it is misleading.

God bless and help you through this.

I hate to say this, but there is nothing you can do but be by his side and hope for the best. There is no cure, and part of the reason is that it does not have a defined cause. I am sure the doctors are doing what they can, which usually includes treatment with corticosteroids and being placed on a ventilator, as well as closely monitoring his status. This is a very rare type of pneumonia, and unfortunately about 60% of those diagnosed with the condition die within 6 months. On the other hand, most people who make it past the acute stage (the worst part before they show any progress) fully recover their lung function. If he does fully recover, he needs to be sure to get medical attention immediately if he starts feeling ill again because the pneumonia is likely to occur again.

I don't mean to sound insensitive or harsh, but that is the reality of acute interstitial pneumonia. You need to be with him and not worry about finding a cure. The doctors will do what they can, but they can't fix the problem, they can only give his body the support it needs to heal itself. I wish the best for you and your family and hope that your father pulls out of it.

I'm so sorry to hear this..There is no cure.. If he can fight this off and it's a very rare thing.. He and only him can do it.. It's all up to him and how his body can fight it off... I'll say a prayer for you him and your family... Just be there and support him and love him.. The doctors is doing everything, make sure you are aware of that... It's hard but you must be strong for him.. God bless you ..I hope he will come out of it..