A 36-year-old member asked:
tell me whether pneumonitis can be cured?
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Dr. Foster Carr answered
32 years experience General Practice
Lung inflammation: Pneumonitis means inflammation in the lungs. There are many different causes of inflammation and therefore your question would need to be more specific to determine if a cure is available.
Answered on Aug 28, 2018
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