Emphysema is a tragic finding; I feel bad for her even though it's mostly self-inflicted.
As I understand it, emphysema is essentially irreversible. My mother had a mild case of it; it was what got her to quit smoking. She said emphysema scared her more than cancer! Her doctor told her quitting smoking would stop or slow it's progression but there would be little if any reversal. Her doctor was right.
As I understand it, emphysema is essentially irreversible. My mother had a mild case of it; it was what got her to quit smoking. She said emphysema scared her more than cancer! Her doctor told her quitting smoking would stop or slow it's progression but there would be little if any reversal. Her doctor was right.