Not absolutely: Stop smoking avoid other inhalants weight reduction possibly incentive spirometers possibly bronchodilators pulmonary rehab with strengthening.
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Yes: Above all, absolutely, positively no smoking or be exposed to second hand smoke. Damage on lung parenchyma usually permanent, damage to airway mucosa improves after quiting smoking. Progression of emphysema and cardiovascular illnesses over the years significantly slows down by quiting smoking.
Answered 1/30/2014
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