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Post covid fibrosis and lung cancer link

2022-07-14 19:25:56
Can post covid fibrosis cause lung cancer in elderly? Is it possible? Has it happened? Or no it's two different things?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2022-07-15 05:43:46

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These are two separate issues of lungs. Post covid fibrosis causes lung cancer ... Its too early to say. As still we have no such studies published.
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Answered2022-07-15 01:55:56

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As of now, it has not been reported. Further studies may be helpful in future.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.

Answered2022-07-21 13:28:53

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There are no studies reported,that covid fibrosis causes cancer.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment .

Answered2022-07-15 05:18:07

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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