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Suggest Treatment To Prevent Progression Of Emphysema

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Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2015
Question: How to slow the progression of emphysema. I was a smoker . I have not smoked for many years (15-20 yr.). I am 78 yr. old.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid are needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Following are the things you can do to prevent progression of emphysema.
1. Start inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid.
2. Enroll yourself in Pulmonary Rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done.
3. Get done adult Pulmonary vaccination with pneumococcal and Influenza vaccines.
4. Regular follow up with pulmonologist, every 3 monthly and get done Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) every six monthly to see for any deterioration in the lung functions.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment To Prevent Progression Of Emphysema

Brief Answer: Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid are needed. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Following are the things you can do to prevent progression of emphysema. 1. Start inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. 2. Enroll yourself in Pulmonary Rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. 3. Get done adult Pulmonary vaccination with pneumococcal and Influenza vaccines. 4. Regular follow up with pulmonologist, every 3 monthly and get done Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) every six monthly to see for any deterioration in the lung functions. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.