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I have lung scarring from 1clot in each lung, what can i expect? i have some blood in my saliva, in the mornings. and pulmonary hypertension

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May worsen: This may worsen over time.

Answered 5/21/2013

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See a specialist: You should be evaluated by a pulmonary hypertension expert. Look on line for the local pulmonary hypertension expert.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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