HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Emphysema

I was told friday i have emphysema. My mom aunt and uncle have it. Grandfather died from it. My uncle is stage 4 on oxygen 24hours and a prednisone my mom is stage 3 and she has a hard time all the time. My uncle is out of air none in none out. What I want to know is if I quit smoking if i could live 30 years with emphysema im 50 now i feel im on stage one i can still walk 5 blocks without stopping and my heart doesnt race.
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Smoking is the most common causative factor for emphysema. And it can be more harmful if patient is having strong family history of emphysema.
So in your case first of all you have to stop smoking as soon as possible.
This is the most vital part of emphysema treatment.
Also get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). This will tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment of emphysema is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid.
Also start deep breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy. This will improve lung functions.
So consult pulmonologist, discuss all these and start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Emphysema

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Smoking is the most common causative factor for emphysema. And it can be more harmful if patient is having strong family history of emphysema. So in your case first of all you have to stop smoking as soon as possible. This is the most vital part of emphysema treatment. Also get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). This will tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of emphysema is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. Also start deep breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy. This will improve lung functions. So consult pulmonologist, discuss all these and start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.