Muchas personas con el síndrome de Marfan y algunos trastornos relacionados sufren complicaciones pulmonares o problemas con los pulmones. Si usted tiene el síndrome de Marfan, es importante que consulte a un experto en pulmones (médico de los pulmones) si sospecha que tiene cualquier problema con los pulmones.
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