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Is there any relation between interstitial lung disease and fibrosis?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lung disease: Both these terms can be used interchangeably indicating fibrotic lung disease

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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