does any one know the rate of decreased lung volume overtime with emphysema?

[homegirl59]

so if one quits smoking cigs what rate of lung function does 1 lose?

[grannyk3]

Hi homegirl59, the rate will vary from person to person. We're all different and each of us has a unique experience even with having the same condition so I don't know if anyone can give you a definitive answer. Just do the best you can and that will slow the progression way down.

grannyk 😺

[soulsaver]

It's supposed to revert to the same rate of deterioration as a non smokers lungs do with age.

However, that's unlikely to be the same for everyone either.

[Badbessie]

Basically how long is a length of string? In my case after giving up smoking my FEV1 went from low 50s to high 60s. My consultant said my chances of living a "normal" lifespan are good but nobody can predict the future. The only sure thiNg is that continuing to smoke will vastly reduce your chances.

[Pietba]

According to the people that know everyone declines ,7%-1.2% per annum. An Emphysema patient declines at 1,9% per annum and it can suddenly get worse with infections. The study that I've read included a 3000 test group and the latest stats actually says that if an Emphysema patient stop smoking, his rate will decline the same as a non smoker within 2 years. They also said that this can differ from person to person but everything being normal this was the results they got. Like Badbessie, mine also went from 67% to 74% 3 Months after I stopped smoking, and it is still the same 4 years later.