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Is it possible to give someone pulmonary fibrosis?

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring in the lungs. This can be genetic, or from smoking, or after an infection. But, rest assured, it is not contagious and you can't give it to anyone.

Dr Majzun agreed

Answered 1/10/2015

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