Second visit to my Pulmonologist and when I asked him head on .' My CT Scan said Mild Emphysema what do you see ? His reply was It was emphysematous changes you have a small hole in your lung ????? which means it is mild and very controllable you will be okay as long as you NEVER smoke again and you exercise ,eat well and get your necessary influenza and pneumonia shots .He also said your small airways are inflamed . My question is how many folks on this forum can honestly say they have had mild for many years ? I know slow progression varies from person to person but I'm never convinced of folks who have remained mild for years !