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Is it possible to give someone pulmonary fibrosis?
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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.
Answered 1/10/2015
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