How lifethreading is emfisemia?

Emphysema: Emphysema is a chronic lung condition. It is usually caused by smoking. It can cause chronic shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. It can be controlled with medications. If you continue to smoke, it will only get worse. See your primary care physician for further evaluation and treatment options.

Ephysema?: Emphysema/copd is evident in different stages, mild, moderate, severe, end stage-oxygen dependant. Depending on your stage, the prognosis changes. With medications and never smoking again (if you did in the first place) a person can have a good, stable outcome. Best wishes.