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How long can people live with a fev1 of 54 percent?
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Astham: You might be surprised that many individuals develop tolerance/adjustment to that low number and are conducting daily lives not showing respiratory distress at rest. However it's not healthful to be desturated as metabolic processes in the human body rely on a good supply of oxygen.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Depends: Could be normal without smoking check with your lung expert!
Answered 11/6/2012
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