Hello, I have also recently been diagnosed as having mild paraseptal emphysema. Im 25 years old and was wondering if Im going to be dead in four years like some of the material I have read has suggested? I had a lung test the other day and got told that my lungs are performing at 92%; there didnt appear to be any urgency from the doctor to tell me Im going to be dead soon. Will I be able to live past this threshold? Also, how much past four years? Thanks.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Lung function of 92% is considered very good. So no need to worry about death or any disease. Mild para septal emphysema on CT is mostly an accidental finding. If you don't have any symptoms (breathing difficulty, cough, expectoration) then no need to worry about mild para septal emphysema. Avoid smoking, alcohol, maintain good health by exercise. No need to worry about death after 4 years. Yoi will definitely be good. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.