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My father has bad copd with emphysema and only 20% lung capacity remaining. can black elderberry help to boost his immune system?
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Vaccinations: Vaccinations including the flu vaccine and pneumococcal vaccination, good hand washing will help to prevent illness. The elderberry extract, vitamin C and zinc may help during an illness and in preventing illness, but are not formally well studied. There are options that may be discussed with your Pulmonologist regarding specific options, including transplantation.
Answered 5/7/2020
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