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Hi, My dad lungs functioning is 40% now. 60% damage due to pulmonary koch's. Now what to do to optimise rest of the lungs.
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Optimize medications for COPD and other lung diseases. This may include bronchodilators (to help relax airway muscles), inhaled or oral steroids, and antibiotics to treat bacterial respiratory infections. Delay surgery and treat pneumonia (if present) with antibiotics and chest physical therapy.
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