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2016-01-03 12:04:51
I am diagnosed with minimal bilateral apical fibrosis ,also experiencing shortness of breath,is it life threatening?/
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Hey, what's is that cause for fibrosis ? Previous infection most commonly tuberculosis? Don't worry it's not life threatening. Get x Ray or HRCT and consult pulmonologist.

Answered2016-01-04 06:49:10

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