About Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal

Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal is a Consultant Radiologist (MBBS, MD Radiodiagnosis, FIVR) and the Founder of Izen Imaging & Intervention, a leading diagnostic imaging centre in Noida offering advanced radiology services, including MRI, CT, HRCT, ultrasound, Doppler studies, and image-guided interventions.

With special expertise in thoracic imaging, interstitial lung disease imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, and interventional radiology, Dr. Khushboo has earned recognition for combining clinical excellence with academic leadership. She regularly participates as faculty at national conferences, workshops, and Continuing Medical Education programmes, contributing to the advancement of radiology education and multidisciplinary patient care across India.

About RESPIRATION 2026

RESPIRATION 2026 was organized with the objective of providing clinicians with updated knowledge on recent developments in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. The conference created an opportunity for specialists from different medical disciplines to exchange ideas, discuss evolving treatment protocols, and understand how collaborative healthcare improves patient outcomes.

The scientific programme covered a wide spectrum of respiratory diseases ranging from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), lung cancer, pulmonary rehabilitation, thoracoscopy, intensive care medicine, and sleep-related breathing disorders. By integrating lectures from pulmonologists, radiologists, intensivists, and chest physicians, the CME promoted a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment.

ILD Radiological Presentation – Understanding the Role of Imaging

One of the major highlights of the conference was Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal’s lecture on “ILD Radiological Presentation.” Interstitial Lung Diseases represent a diverse group of chronic lung disorders that often present with similar symptoms such as persistent cough, breathlessness, fatigue, and reduced exercise tolerance. Because clinical findings alone are often insufficient for diagnosis, imaging plays a decisive role in identifying the underlying disease.

During her presentation, Dr. Khushboo explained how High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) has become the gold standard imaging modality for evaluating diffuse lung diseases. HRCT provides detailed visualization of lung architecture, allowing radiologists to identify subtle abnormalities that are often missed on conventional chest radiographs.

Her lecture focused on recognizing characteristic HRCT patterns associated with different forms of Interstitial Lung Disease, including Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP), Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP), Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Organizing Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, and Connective Tissue Disease-associated ILD (CTD-ILD). She emphasized that understanding these imaging patterns is essential for narrowing differential diagnoses and guiding further clinical investigations.

Participants also gained practical insights into evaluating the distribution of fibrosis, ground-glass opacities, reticulations, honeycombing, traction bronchiectasis, and other important radiological findings that influence disease classification and treatment planning.

Why Radiology is Essential in Interstitial Lung Disease

Modern respiratory medicine depends heavily on accurate imaging for diagnosing and monitoring complex lung disorders. While clinical symptoms may overlap among different respiratory diseases, HRCT enables physicians to identify specific imaging features that distinguish one condition from another.

During the session, emphasis was placed on the radiologist’s evolving role within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Rather than simply reporting scans, radiologists now actively collaborate with pulmonologists, rheumatologists, pathologists, and intensivists to correlate imaging findings with clinical presentation and laboratory investigations.

This collaborative approach significantly improves diagnostic confidence, reduces unnecessary invasive procedures, and allows clinicians to initiate appropriate treatment at an earlier stage.

Importance of Early Diagnosis in ILD

Interstitial Lung Disease often progresses gradually, and delayed diagnosis may result in irreversible lung fibrosis. Early identification through HRCT imaging allows physicians to begin timely treatment, monitor disease progression, and evaluate therapeutic response more effectively.

Dr. Khushboo highlighted that accurate radiological interpretation not only helps establish the diagnosis but also assists clinicians in selecting appropriate medical therapy, determining the need for biopsy, planning follow-up imaging, and assessing prognosis.

She also discussed the importance of structured reporting and standardized HRCT interpretation to improve communication between radiologists and treating physicians.

Multidisciplinary Learning at RESPIRATION 2026

One of the strengths of RESPIRATION 2026 was its multidisciplinary scientific programme. Throughout the conference, participants attended lectures delivered by nationally recognized experts covering topics such as lung ultrasound, pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma management, lung cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, thoracoscopy, intensive care medicine, COPD, and critical care. These diverse sessions reinforced the importance of integrating knowledge from multiple specialties when managing complex respiratory diseases.

The conference provided an ideal platform for clinicians to exchange experiences, discuss challenging cases, and learn practical approaches that could be immediately applied in clinical practice.

Izen Imaging & Intervention – Supporting Excellence in Diagnostic Imaging

As the Founder of Izen Imaging & Intervention, Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal continues to promote excellence in diagnostic radiology through advanced imaging technology, precise reporting, and patient-centred care. The centre offers comprehensive diagnostic services, including MRI, CT, HRCT, ultrasound, Doppler imaging, and image-guided procedures, supporting physicians across multiple medical specialties.

Beyond routine diagnostic services, Izen Imaging actively contributes to medical education through participation in national conferences, scientific workshops, and Continuing Medical Education programmes. This commitment reflects the centre’s vision of combining technological excellence with continuous professional learning to improve healthcare outcomes.

Conclusion

RESPIRATION 2026 successfully brought together leading experts in pulmonary medicine, critical care, sleep medicine, and radiology to discuss recent advances in respiratory healthcare. The conference provided an excellent opportunity for clinicians to expand their knowledge through evidence-based lectures and multidisciplinary discussions.

As one of the invited faculty members, Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal made a valuable academic contribution through her session on “ILD Radiological Presentation,” demonstrating the vital role of HRCT and advanced thoracic imaging in diagnosing Interstitial Lung Disease. Her participation reflects both her dedication to advancing radiology education and the ongoing commitment of Izen Imaging & Intervention to delivering excellence in diagnostic imaging, academic leadership, and patient care.