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emphysema

by needsluv55, Oct 07, 2009 11:32AM

Did agent orange exposure cause my emphysema

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by allmymarbles, Oct 09, 2009 12:50AM

To: needsluv55

This connection has been claimed by vertrans of Viet Nam. In the only cases I looked the the plaintiffs lost to he Government.

by teko, Oct 09, 2009 09:31AM

Personally, I think many things can cause it. I do not believe that only smokers get it, because in all actuality only 25% of all smokers do. Quitting smoking does help tho, keeps it from progressing in a fast manner. They simply do not know, and are guessing, and my guess is Yes!

by julieben, Oct 09, 2009 10:40PM

To: needsluv55

You must be a Vietnam Veteran. Go to the VA and get tested - you are covered by the VA and you deserve to get diagnosed. Hope Agent Orange isn't what you have.

My hubby is a Vietnam Vet - 2 tours 1964-1969.

Please let us know how your doing.
Julie

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