Those that suffer from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema will need to have pneumonia and flu vaccines each year.  This can be an excellent way to keep additional respiratory illnesses at bay, thereby not worsening the symptoms and conditions that you face.

 

 

Transplantation

 

In some cases, transplantation of the damaged lungs can be an option.  Lung transplantation has shown significant improvement over the last few years.  Those that suffer from this condition often have some ability to qualify for this type of treatment.  Those that have a lung volume reduction surgery have shown significant improvement in their condition.

 

Yet, it is not for everyone.  Some patients that suffer from problems with the exchange of gasses in their lungs do not do well with lung transplantations and therefore it is not considered an option for everyone that suffers from emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

 

The good news is that there are other hopes available to those that are suffering from chronic bronchitis and emphysema.  You can improve your health through improvements in your daily lifestyle.  And, if you visit your doctor when you become ill, you cut the amount of progression of the condition severely, improving your overall longevity.