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How long can a person live with pulmonary fibrosis?
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Severity: It rally depends on the severity. Mild forms may cause minimal or no symptoms whereas severe forms are incapacitating. Discuss with your pulmonologist.
Answered 9/20/2018
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Hard to tell: There are different types of pulmonary fibrosis and some of them progress very quickly and lung transplantation is the best option for them, while other patients have a pulmonary fibrosis that progresses slowly. Your doctor will monitor you with lung functions and will be able to direct you and advice you better.
Answered 3/3/2014
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