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A member asked:
How long is someone with 50% lung function likely to live? based on fev1.
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Depends: Its is difficult to predict life with only lung functions, because this is just one factor, other factors like overall cardiovascular health, chronic diseases, age, obesity, regular exercises, proper nutrition, proper sleep are important contributing factors. Eventually lung functions decreases with age. With 50% lung function is very important to maintain your overall health to live long.
Answered 11/12/2012
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