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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Patient With Stage 3 Panlobular Emphysema?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2016
Question: what is the life expectency of a patient with stage 3 panloular emphysema , degenerative disk disease and spinal stenosis in lumbar cervical and thoracic regions
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Life expectancy depends on lung functions.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Emphysema is radiological diagnosis.
Treatment, severity and prognosis of COPD depend on lung functions.
So PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is must to know the severity of the disease.
So please let me know if PFT is done or not so that I can tell you life expectancy.
I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to the patient. Thanks.
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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Patient With Stage 3 Panlobular Emphysema?

Brief Answer: Life expectancy depends on lung functions. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Emphysema is radiological diagnosis. Treatment, severity and prognosis of COPD depend on lung functions. So PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is must to know the severity of the disease. So please let me know if PFT is done or not so that I can tell you life expectancy. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to the patient. Thanks.