What is ILDConnect?
A secure online portal to get expert second opinions on complex ILD cases
ILDConnect.in connects doctors like you — across India — with a specialist team of Pulmonologists, Radiologists, Rheumatologists, and Pathologists. You submit your patient's case, and these experts discuss it together in a meeting called an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) review — and give you a written consensus opinion.
ILD_Case_001 — completely anonymous.Your Journey at a Glance
From signing up to getting your final report — here's the full picture
📝 Register Your Account
Visit ildconnect.in and create your profile. Verify your email and mobile with an OTP. Takes about 3 minutes.
🔐 Login with OTP
No passwords! Enter your mobile number → get a 6-digit OTP on your email → login instantly.
📤 Submit Your Patient's Case
Fill in clinical details, upload scans and reports, and write your specific question for the expert panel.
🔍 ILDConnect Team Reviews Your Case
The admin team checks your submission for completeness. If something is missing, they'll email you and ask you to revise.
👩⚕️ Specialist Panel is Assigned & Meeting Scheduled
Your case is handed to a specialist team. A Zoom MDT meeting is scheduled. You'll get an email with the date and time.
✅ Case Completed — Get Your MDT Report
After the MDT discussion, the panel submits their consensus. Your dashboard shows the full final report. Download it as a PDF!
Step 1 — Register Your Account
Do this only once. It takes about 3 minutes.
Go to www.ildconnect.in and click "Register" or "Get Started". Fill in your details:
Fill the Form
Name, specialty, reg. no., hospital, state, city
Verify Email
Click Verify → get OTP on email → enter OTP
Verify Mobile
Click Verify → get OTP on mobile → enter OTP
Click Register
Button turns active once both OTPs verified
Account Ready!
Redirected to Login page
Step 2 — Login (No Password Needed!)
You log in using your mobile number and a one-time OTP sent to your email
Enter Mobile No.
Your registered 10-digit number
Click "Send OTP"
OTP sent to your registered email
Check Your Email
Open the OTP email (valid 5 min)
Enter OTP
Type the 6-digit code
Inside Dashboard
You're in!
Common Login Issues:
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| ❌ "Mobile not registered" | You haven't registered yet. Go to ildconnect.in/register first. |
| ⏳ OTP not received | Check spam/junk folder. Wait 1 min, then click Send OTP again. |
| ❌ "Invalid OTP" | Re-enter carefully. Make sure you typed all 6 digits correctly. |
| ⏱️ "OTP expired" | More than 5 minutes passed. Click Send OTP again to get a new one. |
Step 3 — Submit a Patient Case
Click "Submit New Case" on your dashboard. Fill the form section by section.
The form has 12 sections (A to L). Not all are mandatory — only the starred ones are required. Here's what each section asks:
Patient Information
Age, Gender, City, State, Insurance type
Clinical History
Date of exam, Breathlessness, Cough, Medications, Exposure history
Physical Examination
Finger clubbing, cyanosis, crackles, squeaks, other signs
HRCT Scan
Upload HRCT file (PNG, JPG, PDF, DICOM, MP4) OR paste a Google Drive / Zoom link
Previous CT Scans
Upload historical CT scans with date & description. All 3 fields must be filled per entry.
Pulmonary Function Tests
FVC, FEV1, DLCO, TLC values. Upload PFT report (optional).
6-Minute Walk Test
SpO2, heart rate, distance walked. Upload 6MWT report (optional).
Blood Investigations
Hb, WBC, Creatinine, SGPT, SGOT etc. Upload blood report.
Autoimmune Panel
ANA, RA Factor, Anti-CCP, ENA, CRP etc. Upload report.
BAL / Biopsy Report
Upload Bronchoalveolar Lavage or biopsy report if available.
Any Other Reports
Upload any additional documents (multiple files supported).
Your Question for the Panel
"Please confirm the ILD pattern (UIP/NSIP)." — Tell the experts exactly what you need them to answer.
📎 File Upload Rules
✅ Best Practices
- Upload clear, legible scan images
- Write a specific, clinical MDT query
- Include HRCT — it's the most important file
- Keep your email active for notifications
- Respond quickly to revision requests
❌ Avoid These
- Vague queries like "Please review"
- Uploading blurry or partial CT images
- Uploading files larger than 50 MB
- Leaving mandatory fields empty
- Ignoring "Needs Revision" emails
Save as Draft — Finish Later
Don't have all documents ready? Save now, submit later.
If you don't have all the reports or information ready at one time, click "Save as Draft" instead of submitting. Your progress is saved. Come back later and continue from where you left off.
Start the Form
Fill what you have
Click "Save as Draft"
Case ID is assigned (e.g. ILD_Case_001)
See it on Dashboard
Shows "Draft" badge with Edit & Delete buttons
Click "Edit"
All your saved data is pre-filled
Submit When Ready
Click "Submit Case"
Understanding Case Statuses
Track exactly where your case is at any moment from your dashboard
Draft
You saved the form but haven't submitted yet. Only you can see this. The ILD Connect team cannot see it. You can edit or delete it anytime.
In Review
You submitted the case and the admin team is checking it for completeness. You'll get an email confirmation. No action needed.
Needs Revision
Admin found something that needs to be fixed — a missing report, unclear query, poor image quality. They'll email you the exact reason.
Under Panel Review
Admin approved your case and assigned it to a specialist panel. You can see the panel members' names on your dashboard. No action needed.
Scheduled
An MDT Zoom meeting has been scheduled for your case. You'll receive an email with the date, time, and Zoom link. Note the meeting date.
Case Discussed
The MDT meeting happened! The panel is now writing up their findings. No action needed. Await the consensus report.
MDT Consensus Submitted
The panel's lead doctor submitted the consensus report. Admin is doing a final review. Almost done — wait a short while.
Completed 🎉
Your case is done! The full MDT summary is now visible on your dashboard. You can download it as a PDF and submit your feedback.
Cancelled
Admin cancelled this case and will email you the reason. You may resubmit or contact the ILD Connect team for guidance.
Emails You Will Receive
ILDConnect keeps you informed at every step via automatic emails
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Registration OTP
Sent when you click "Verify" on email during registration. Contains a 6-digit OTP (valid 5 min).
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Login OTP
Sent every time you try to login. 6-digit OTP to your registered email (and mobile).
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Case Submitted Successfully
Sent immediately after you submit a case. Includes Case ID, timestamp, and a link to track it on your dashboard.
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Case Needs Revision
Sent when admin returns your case. Includes the specific reason — read it carefully before editing.
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MDT Meeting Scheduled
Sent when your MDT meeting is scheduled. Includes Panel name, Date, Time, and the Zoom link.
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Case Cancellation Notice
Sent if admin cancels your case. Includes the reason. You can reach out to support to discuss next steps.
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Support Acknowledgement
Sent when you submit a question/feedback via the support form. Confirms the team received your message.
Quick Reference
Mandatory fields, and troubleshooting at a glance
⭐ Mandatory Fields for Case Submission
These fields MUST be filled before you can submit. Missing any one will show an error.
🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Problems
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| 📵 "Mobile not registered" on login | Register first at ildconnect.in/register |
| 📧 OTP not received | Check spam folder → wait 1 min → click Send OTP again |
| 📁 Upload failed | Check file format (PNG/JPG/PDF/DCM/MP4) and size (max 50 MB) |
| ✏️ Got "Needs Revision" email | Read email for the reason → Login → Edit case → Fix issue → Resubmit |
| 📥 PDF not downloading | Make sure you're logged in. PDF not available for Draft cases. |
| ⏳ Case stuck with no update | Use the Support/Suggestions form on the portal and mention your Case ID. |
💬 Need Help?
Use the Suggestions form on the portal homepage or dashboard. Describe your issue clearly with your Case ID. The ILD Connect team will respond during working hours.
For FAQs, visit qna — it answers the most common questions about the portal and the MDT process.