Is there a cure for Boullios Emphysima?

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My doc said before that as you get older you lose about 30% lung capacity, if I'm 43 and have

79% what will it be in say 30yrs. Does it work they way i'm thinking? ie 79%-30%

David 1968

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A good article (link below) about Aging changes in the lungs may answer this for you David.

The same article further down mentions how you can help prevent this:

"Avoiding smoking is the most important way to minimize the effect of aging on the lungs. Exercise and good overall fitness improve breathing capacity. Exercise tolerance can be affected by changes in the heart, blood vessels, muscles, and skeleton, as well as in the lungs. However, studies have shown that exercise and training can improve the reserve capacity of the lungs, even in elderly people."

This article is based on the normal aging process of the lungs:

nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/enc...

Hope the article helps.

Good wishes

Zoe

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Generally no cure for damage already done to the lungs but we can help preserve our lungs as already mentioned. Your doc will be able to advise you on this.