Life Expectancy for COPD Patients
COPD is a serious condition. The expected life expectancy for people with this condition is primarily based on the stage or level of severity. For instance, some studies have suggested the following reductions in life expectancy:
– Stage I: less than 0.5 years
– Stage II: between 2 and 2.5 years
– Stage III or IV: between 5 and 6 years
The figures would be higher in smokers or those people who are often exposed to irritants. [4]
