The life expectancy of a 60-year-old emphysema patient is related to the severity of the disease and whether the treatment is reasonable. Mild emphysema does not usually affect life expectancy, but if there are complications such as infections that are not treated properly, it can have an impact on health. There is no specific time limit for the life expectancy of emphysema patients, and it depends on a number of factors such as the level of lung function, the presence of infections or complications, etc. Emphysema is a chronic disease. Emphysema is a chronic disease and is generally not completely curable. The progression of the disease can be slowed down through active formal treatment and self-management. In general, patients with mild emphysema are less likely to have obvious symptoms. Some symptoms of respiratory dysfunction such as shortness of breath may occur under heavy physical activity. If the patient has only mild emphysema, it usually does not affect the life, so when mild emphysema occurs, the treatment is reasonable and the patient cooperates well, usually it does not affect the patient’s quality of life, and the patient can live to a normal life expectancy. However, if after the occurrence of mild emphysema, a neglectful attitude is adopted, no formal medical treatment is provided, and still insist on smoking and drinking without paying attention to the management of one’s own health, there may be a development of the disease towards malignancy, which may have an impact on health. Patients with emphysema at the age of 60 should go to the respiratory department for regular follow-ups, and in their daily life, they should quit smoking, enhance nutrition, strengthen exercise, pay attention to warmth, avoid being cold and prevent colds. In addition, the effects of smoke, dust and irritating gases on the respiratory tract should be avoided. Patients with discomfort should seek medical attention in time and be treated under the guidance of a doctor, do not use medication privately as it may cause danger.