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How long can you live with lung disease that can not be diagnosed or treated?
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Depends: Lung disease is a very general term, varying from asthma to cancer and may not always be considered detrimental. Many people live their entire lives with minor lung conditions while others may die quickly from more severe ones.
Answered 7/5/2017
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