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Can mild emphysema stay mild? Outlook? Return to previous page 9/10/2024 799 Views 4 Answers Last Activity: 2 months ago, littlebear Tags: emphysema prognosis Question: 0 Kasandra 2 months ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel Can mild emphysema stay mild? Outlook? Kasandra 2 months ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments A non smoker was diagnosed with emphysema. The FEV1 is 100%, the DLCO 72%, the FEV1/FVC 69 %. CT is clear. What are the odds of halting the progress, or living 30 years of active life without supplementary oxygen?
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