Significant emphysema

[Deana1914]

Can any one tell me what significant emphysema means as this is the term my specialist used.

[O2Trees]

No way of knowing Deana. I would guess the damage in your lungs is more than mild but if you're wanting information you would need to ask what stage you are at - mild, moderate, severe or very severe (1,2,3 or 4) and whether the emphysema is widespread throughout your lungs or in particular parts of it.

[Deana1914 in reply to O2Trees]

Thank you O2 trees, he said that he couldn't find a healthy bit of lung tissue on the ct scan. My lung capacity is 37%.

[Martymack69 in reply to Deana1914]

Hi Deana1914,

I feel your pain. My last lung function test was scored 17%. I am listed as "Severe" emphysema" in my Pulmonary record. So even at that pitiful reading, it could apparently be worse since there is also a "Very Severe" category. Take good care of yourself and big hugs to you.

[lKeith]

Hi

For me it meant that the lungs were pretty shot but treatment is available subject to age & a referral from your GP. Follow this up, mine are now completely shot and there is no cure or treatment I can now have. I also have cancer and cannot be considered for stem cell.

Get onto it

IKeith

[Deana1914 in reply to lKeith]

My consultant discharged me and said there was nothing else he could do for me. 2 years ago I had to have my thyroid out due to a lump that was suspicious. When I told the consultant he was horrified and told me to watch out for pains in my bones and heart. I am just getting on with my life now as I know there are people much worse off than me. Thank you for replying and I hope you are feeling ok. Take care of yourself.