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Preventative advice on copd and pulimanary fibrosis?

Q: preventative advice on copd and pulimanary fibrosis?

: Key advice is to avoid tobacco or recreational drug inhalation, and certainly stay away from secondary smoke. Genetic risks can be assessed by blood studies which your doctor can obtain. If symptomatic, pulmonary function tests can objectify.

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Key advice is to avoid tobacco or recreational drug inhalation, and certainly stay away from secondary smoke. Genetic risks can be assessed by blood studies which your doctor can obtain. If symptomatic, pulmonary function tests can objectify.

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