There is no clear data on how many years old people have emphysema life, for the condition of mild, timely treatment of the elderly life expectancy may reach the natural age, but if the condition is serious, combined with the complications of the general life expectancy will be greatly shortened, the 5-year survival rate can reach 50%, active treatment can be effective in prolonging the patient’s life expectancy, and some patients can also reach 10-20 years.
If emphysema in the elderly found in the early stage, and the symptoms are relatively mild, after active treatment and effective control, the survival period will be extended accordingly, and even reach the normal life expectancy.
If emphysema in the elderly is not actively treated, resulting in the emergence of pulmonary heart disease or respiratory failure and other complications, the survival period will also be greatly shortened, the 5-year survival rate can reach 50%, and some patients can also reach 10-20 years with effective oxygen therapy, or even ventilator support.
Once diagnosed, emphysema in the elderly should be treated as soon as possible with standardized treatment by a professional doctor, and at the same time assisted with respiratory function exercise, and oxygen therapy should be considered when necessary to avoid more serious symptoms and prolong the survival period of patients as much as possible.