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prognosis for emphysema
by swamps1000, May 08, 2008 10:07AM
a 58 yr old man with mild emphysema, what is his long term general basic prognosis?
This discussion is related to emphisema life expectancy.
This discussion is related to emphisema life expectancy.
Member Comments (2)
by GMAN_RADIO, May 08, 2008 07:09PM
To: SWAMPS1000
At 58, I would think that something else will nail you before that does. If you are only mild and if you stop smoking!
by Sunny602, May 09, 2008 12:24PM
Prognosis varies, but with good care and doing things to slow down the progression, you could live a long life. IF you do smoke, stop...that is one of the most important things you could do for your lungs. Keep as active as you can, eat healthy and have regular follow ups with your doctor to monitor your COPD. Sunny
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