Estimated Life Expectancy
Life expectancy in emphysema is usually expressed in a 5-year survival rate. This indicates the percentage of people who would be alive after 5 years of diagnosis. In general, this measure in emphysema would range from 40 percent to 70 percent, depending on the stage. This means that after 5 years of diagnosis, around 40 to 70 people would be alive out of 100 patients with this condition. Life expectancy would be lower in higher stages. However, some possible treatment options can help you extend the lifespan. [8]
