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Are lung infections more common as you get older?
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Probably not: Unless you develop an immunosuppression, lung infections should not be more commonplace as you get older. However, if you have had years of smoking, infections make become more commonplace since residual lung function is diminihed.
Answered 10/1/2015
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Yes: The older the risk increases as well in the presence of co morbid conditions.
Answered 11/9/2012
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