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Hi doctor, mother is 76 yrs old, gets breathless walking, etc-quit smoking 10 yrs ago-will emphysemia get worse? has 4 hr nebuliser thanks
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Shortness of breath: It is great that she quit smoking. Emphysema may progress however and her shortness of breath may be due to this. Heart disease too can cause shortness of breath. With history of smoking, risk of heart disease is also higher.
Answered 12/6/2013
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