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Post covid fibrosis and lung cancer link
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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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.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
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
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
There are no studies reported,that covid fibrosis causes cancer.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment .
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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun
Pulmonologist
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
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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