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Can gerd cause pulmonary fibrosis?
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Yes: This is one of the theories, that persistent reflux causes damage to sensitive predispose area & cause scar & tissue destruction called fibrosispulmonary fibrosis.
Answered 4/14/2013
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No: Pulmonary fibrosis is also described as "scarring of the lung". It isn't going to be caused by acid reflux.
Answered 7/7/2020
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