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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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Dr. Martin Morell answered

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.

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Answered 12/4/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

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