- male
- 50 Years
- 01/04/2021
How do I know if my lungs are damaged?
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Breathlesness,coughing,weezing,fatigue etc
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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