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Could you be a bone marrow donor if you have copd?
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Yes: COPD is not a contraindication to bone marrow donation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Yes, unless your COPD is so bad that you cannot lay down for the procedure. COPD is not contagious.
Answered 9/28/2016
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