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I m too much worried abt lungs i hve read on healthforums tht lpr can lead to pulmonary fibrosis or copd m just 30 now what to do for long term?

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Serious: To know all detals must see a lung specialist , its not lightly taken problem, as oxygen exchange decreases.

Answered 2/9/2020

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