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Suggest Treatment For Paraseptal Emphysema

Hello, I have also recently been diagnosed as having mild paraseptal emphysema. I'm 25 years old and was wondering if I'm going to be dead in four years like some of the material I have read has suggested? I had a lung test the other day and got told that my lungs are performing at 92%; there didn't appear to be any urgency from the doctor to tell me I'm going to be dead soon. Will I be able to live past this threshold? Also, how much past four years? Thanks.
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Lung function of 92% is considered very good.
So no need to worry for death or any disease.
Mild paraseptal emphysema on CT is mostly an accidental finding.
If you don't have any symptoms (breathing difficulty, cough, expectoration) then no need to worry for mild paraseptal emphysema.
Avoid smoking, alcohol, maintain good health by exercise.
No need to worry for death after 4 years.
Yoi will definitely be good.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Paraseptal Emphysema

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Lung function of 92% is considered very good. So no need to worry for death or any disease. Mild paraseptal emphysema on CT is mostly an accidental finding. If you don t have any symptoms (breathing difficulty, cough, expectoration) then no need to worry for mild paraseptal emphysema. Avoid smoking, alcohol, maintain good health by exercise. No need to worry for death after 4 years. Yoi will definitely be good. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.