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lark

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3. This is so sad.

Reply to nitpicker (Original post)

Tue Jun 23, 2020, 09:04 AM

Jun 2020

My mom died of pulmonary fibrosis 6 years ago and my sister has it now. It's very scary for her and her family that loves her. So sad that lots of others might go through this grueling trial. Hopefully there's more that can be done now than was available 6 years ago.

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Coronavirus: Warning thousands could be left with lung damage [View all] nitpicker Jun 2020 OP

Been smoking since I was 12 Wawannabe Jun 2020 #1

The new "meme" is that while there are MORE cases of Covid-19 Ferrets are Cool Jun 2020 #2

Exactly! SheltieLover Jun 2020 #7

This is so sad. lark Jun 2020 #3

pulmonary fibrosis is awful ebbie15644 Jun 2020 #4

Kick and recommend for visibility bronxiteforever Jun 2020 #5

"It's just the flu!" SoonerPride Jun 2020 #6

K&R! SheltieLover Jun 2020 #8

Yes, it's not just the mortailty nitpicker Jun 2020 #9

Does it even damage the lungs of younger people who catch it as well? smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #10

Fuck this shit, I'm ... REALLY staying inside now. fuck that uponit7771 Jun 2020 #11