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I have been diagnosed copd w/interstitial lung disease. i had sarcoidosis at 24 i am now 59 yrs. old. i am short of breath. what is the treament?
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There: are new treatments for active pulmonary fibrosis, some treatments to alleviate bronchospasm, talk to your pulmonologist, or rheumatologist if sarcoid active for other treatments.
Answered 12/4/2014
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