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• 50 Years
• 01/04/2021

How do I know if my lungs are damaged?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 1+ Yrs

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Breathlesness,coughing,weezing,fatigue etc

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