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If someone gets early emphysema in their 30s from- smoking, w/ air trapping/hyperinflation (rv/tlc 44%) & sob on exertion, could they live to their 70s? will it def get worse or could it improve/stay mild by stopping smoking & exercise? spiro normal?

Q: if someone gets early emphysema in their 30s from- smoking, w/ air trapping/hyperinflation (rv/tlc 44%) & sob on exertion, could they live to their 70s? will it def get worse or could it improve/stay mild by stopping smoking & exercise? spiro normal?

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A member asked:

If someone gets early emphysema in their 30s from- smoking, w/ air trapping/hyperinflation (rv/tlc 44%) & sob on exertion, could they live to their 70s? will it def get worse or could it improve/stay mild by stopping smoking & exercise? spiro normal?

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