Hello,I,m a 72 yr old male - daily smoker for 55 years - quit smoking August 4/2013 have been diagnosed with emphysema and my Doctor gave me an inhaler to use. Naturally Im constantly short of breath but what Im wondering is what I can expect of the disease as time goes on. Will my breathing get any better? Would moderate exersize help rebuild my lung capacity? Thanks for your thoughts.T.T.
Dear Sir, Exercise will any day prove beneficial for you, and it is expected that mild to moderate exercise will benefit you in long run.