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How to get a test to see if i have black lungs?
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CXR, PFTs: If you are exposed to industerial dust and worry, cxr and plethsmography pfts, CBC and 6 minutes walk with abgs could be helpful beforte chest ct scan. Shahzeidi, md.
Answered 6/10/2014
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