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What about survival in end stage of pulmonary fibrosis?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
By definition: End stage describes irreversible life threatening state...So poor prognosis...Sorry.
Answered 9/17/2017
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Variable: Unfortunately, as a medical term, pulmonary fibrosis means different things to different doctors. Your doctor is in the best position to explain the situation and the likelihood of survival.
Answered 9/27/2017
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