My friend is 79. He has been primarily treated by the VA. We have requested all med. files so we can see what and when anything has been done for his breathing. He's been told that he has emphysema, but he has not smoked in 40 years, his breathing is labored only after movement, minimal, and he produces phlegm with every deep cough. What tests do I need to look for in his med history? What tests should be performed? I need help.
It is not possible to speculate on how long your father has to live, as long as his lung condition is not stable and he requires hospitalization. Your father