Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mahler answers “real” questions
often asked by his patients with COPD
What Causes COPD Progression If I Stopped Smoking?
Dear Dr. Mahler:
I’ve read that if one stops smoking that emphysema damage doesn’t get worse. If that is correct, what causes COPD to progress in someone with emphysema who quit smoking?
Also, which has a worse prognosis, emphysema or chronic bronchitis?
Thank you for your time.
Shannon from Topeka, KS