7Progress of Emphysema with Age
Emphysema might progress differently, depending on your health condition, working environments, and age. If left undetected or untreated, it would gradually move to the next stage and worsen the symptoms. That’s why older people are often diagnosed with severe cases and serious symptoms. In young people, early stages of emphysema often cause some mild signs such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, or tiredness. These conditions tend to become more disabling when the disease progresses. This makes older people find more difficult to move around due to a lack of energy and breath. [7]
