2006-06-21 05:03:24 · 4 answers · asked by Heartwithin 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
People with emphysema can live for a long time after they are diagnosed. If you have emphysema, how long you'll live depends on many things:
What age you were diagnosed at
How bad your lung damage is
Whether you keep smoking, cut back or quit (cutting back is a start, quitting is the best!)
What kind of medical care and treatment you get
What other health problems you might have
2006-06-21 16:40:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the disease is advanced enough to prohibit a persons ability to work it can be covered. A doctor has to determine disability.
2006-06-22 07:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by knippersmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in australia you can get a disability allowance for emphysema . not sure about other countries
2006-06-21 23:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by clrdanlob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this website it is the Social Security Admin. list of impairments for Respiratory Diseases http://www.ssa.gov./disability/professionals/bluebook/3.00-Respiratory-Adult.htm
2006-06-21 05:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by Scarlett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋