Hello I'm 36yr old male. New to the group and was wondering, which is worst chronic bronchitis or emphysema? Right now I'm getting extensive testing done. Was giving a symbicort inhaler and was told I will be seen in July for further testing. Recently gotten HRCT scan that showed normal blood, CBC that was on the very low end of normal for hemocrit,wbc,Rbc. My symptoms are feeling of inflammation or burning chest sensation and a weird breathing sensation I can't describe. Like running out of air, and a very dry cough. My doctor doesn't think I have emphysema. So that's leave me to believe it chronic bronchitis.
I can't find any info on how bad that diagnosis can be. Anyone have information on life expectancy and quality of life with said illness?