World Lung Day: Spotlight on KL-6 in Interstitial Lung Diseases On this World Lung Awareness occasion, it is important to highlight the role of KL-6 (Krebs von den Lungen-6) in Interstitial Lung Diseases.
Why KL-6 matters?:
Diagnosis → helps distinguish ILDs from other conditions.
Prognosis → higher levels often correlate with severity.
Monitoring → tracking of disease progression and treatment response.
As ILDs remain difficult to manage, biomarkers like KL-6 provide clinicians with non-invasive insights that can lead to earlier interventions and more personalised care.