Suggest treatmemt for emphysema
Patient: hi,my fiance has just been diagnosed with emphasima,he 44..smokes heavily,also they found a 5mm lump in his lung,hes to go for yet another ct scan..he wont stop smoking,and is very breathless..a year ago he was at the gym 5 times a weeknow he cant walk up stairs without bein out of breath..is 44 very young to have this disease.thanx Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, emphysema can be seen at the age of 44 years. Since he is heavy smoker, emphysema is common at young age. He should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) first. PFT is must totally know the severity of emphysema. And treatment is based on severity only. He may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Enroll him in smoking cessation clinic. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your fiance. Thanks.