What is the prognosis of emphysema?

Answer by  kdem (551)

Well, there is no cure. This means the lungs can not fully absorb oxygen to disperse to the rest of the body leading to anoxia to the brain.

Answer by  Milette (1105)

It is a serious and chronic disease that can not be reversed. The prognosis is poor, especially if the patient has any or all of the complications associated with emphysema. The prognosis varies but is normally four years or less. It all depends on at what stage it was diagnosed and what treatment the patient is receiving.

Answer by  cashian (376)

The most common type of emphysema is called smoker's emphysema. There is no cure, but the disease can be controlled. The best life lengthner is to quit smoking.

Answer by  katestar (169)

There are a lot of factors that will determine the outcome. It depends on the stage that he is in, and if there are any premorbid conditions, such as high blood pressure, if he was a smoker or if he is obese.

Answer by  daubachsgirl23 (244)

Emphysema is a chronic disease that will continually deteriorate the health of the person afflicted. It will never go away, nor will it improve. However, it is very possible for emphysema patients to live comfortably for a long time with the proper medical treatment, and their quality of life does not have to be drastically compromised.

Answer by  gregoli (106)

Emphysema is irreversible. It is also degenerative. However, those who suffer from it can do things to slow the disease. They include: stop smoking, stay away from any type of smoke, and become educated about the disease.