Emphysema in the elderly can be treated by drugs and surgery. 1. Drug treatment: giving bronchodilator drugs such as salbutamol and salmeterol can effectively relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath and dyspnea; at the same time, giving hormone drugs such as fluticasone and formoterol can help to reduce the swelling and mucus in the airway. 2. Surgical treatment: If drug treatment is ineffective and the condition is serious, surgical lung reduction surgery, transbronchoscopic lung reduction surgery and other surgical treatments can be chosen; if the lung damage is serious, lung transplantation surgery can be chosen. In addition, the elderly emphysema patients, must follow the doctor’s instructions and early treatment, avoid unauthorized use of medication, and to do a good job of regular follow-up, and try to avoid contact with cold and flu people, to prevent aggravation of the condition.