The onset of emphysema is typically around the age of 40, so you're not too far off, but it can be diagnosed earlier if you are a chronic smoker, or exposed to other enivorinmental factors- smoking is one of the leading causes.
Emphysema is an irreversible condition, but luckily your case is mild. If you are a smoker, you should quit now, especially if you have a family history of lung cancer.
emphysema and copd at 35
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The onset of emphysema is typically around the age of 40, so you're not too far off, but it can be diagnosed earlier if you are a chronic smoker, or exposed to other enivorinmental factors- smoking is one of the leading causes.
Emphysema is an irreversible condition, but luckily your case is mild. If you are a smoker, you should quit now, especially if you have a family history of lung cancer.