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Does mild emphysema require treatment?
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Not always: Smoking cessation is first & most important step. Then it depends on symptoms (or lack there of). Consult with a pulmonologist.
Answered 8/31/2012
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Depends: There is data that getting treated early may slow the progression of the disease. But this comes from the pharmaceutical companies who want to sell their drugs.
Answered 12/29/2022
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