- Female
- 27 Years
- 20/02/2025
My mom's dealing with ILD NSIP, and while she's on allopathic treatment, her symptoms like severe dry cough and shortness of breath haven't improved much. I'm wondering if there's any hope with homeopathy. Can you shed some light on this?
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