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Concerning my father whom has pulmonary fibrosis and only has 39% lung capacity left.
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Concern: There is certainly reason for concern if your dad has pulmonary fibrosis and compromised lung capacity. Hopefully your dad has a pulmonary physician to participate in his medical care.
Answered 6/19/2015
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