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I have scarring in the lungs, what to do?
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Most scar tissue in: The lungs is not serious. It could be from effect of past pneumonia, exposure to.Toxic fumes, smoke, asbestos. Etc.There is no specific treatment other than treating the symptoms.Discuss this matter in detail with ur pcp or lung specialist.Take care! http://www.lung.org/lung-disease/pulmonary-fibrosis/symptoms-diagnosis.html. http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/pulmonary-fibrosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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