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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm really worried about ILD and whether it's cura...
  • female
  • 65 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about ILD and whether it's curable or not. I've read online that people with ILD only live for about 3 to 5 years. Is that true? Is there anything specific I can do to help manage this disease? Id really appreciate any advice or remedies you can suggest.

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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