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Is pulmonary emphysema deadly?
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Yes : Depending upon severity and other comorbodities.
Answered 7/7/2020
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Possibly: Emphysema is a progressive disorder with a shortened life span . Pts with Alpha one anitrypsin deficiency have premature emphysema.
Answered 6/24/2014
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