
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used for a large group of diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. The scarring causes stiffness in the lungs which makes it difficult to breathe and get oxygen to the bloodstream.[i]
- Boehringer Ingelheim, in collaboration with Emirates Thoracic Society (ETS) and social media influencer Ghaith Marwan, unveiled a breathtaking installation of lungs made from flowers at the Dubai Miracle Garden to raise awareness of the disease and highlight the importance of early diagnosis.
- In the run-up to the event, a public social media campaign, led by Boehringer Ingelheim, achieved the collective goal of 1 million steps to increase the impact of the campaign.