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What can you tell me about cirrhosis of the lungs? when i search for it, i only get answers regarding cirrhosis of the liver.

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Pulmonary fibrosis: There is no disease entity called pulmonary cirrhosis. The entity corresponding to liver cirrhosis is pulmonary fibrosis. You may consult this site for info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/basics/definition/CON-20029091

Answered 1/8/2017

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