Patient's question:
My friend, for some unknown reason, was recently diagnosed with the condition of emphysema. It is said that this disease gradually becomes milder, so I would like to understand how long it takes for emphysema to progress from mild to severe?Doctor's answer:
If you have emphysema, generally speaking, the first manifestation is usually chronic bronchitis, which can cause symptoms such as coughing, phlegm, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. If the medical history exceeds five years, or even ten years, it is very likely to cause emphysema-like symptoms, such as shortness of breath. I suggest you need to receive proper treatment and cooperate with traditional Chinese medicine treatment. It is recommended that you should have proper treatment and work together with traditional Chinese medicine treatment.