My dad's 65 and has COPD from years of smoking and being around harmful gases. He's also dealing with a hernia. I know COPD isn't curable, but is it safe for him to go ahead with hernia surgery?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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yes if all his pulmonary function tests are within limits

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