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My mom was diagnosed with bullous emphysema from her general practioner. should she go see a specialist for this?
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Yes: She probably should be evaluated by a pulmonologist for this. That way she can get a definitive measurement of her lung function and help determine whether she needs surgery intervention.
Answered 8/6/2012
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