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Pulmonology relates to the diagnosis and teratment of diseases of the lungs and "supporting parts of the bodfy".

Dr. Richard Williams reviewed this

20 year experience in Pharmacy

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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