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I have emphysema stage 4 along with PH class 3. What would be my life expectancy?

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February 11
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A myPHteam Member

Drs can't answer it either.

February 11
A myPHteam Member

There's no way to know our life expectancy. With treatment for the symptoms it can be a long time. However, if we were a gallon of milk, we'd know, lol.

February 11
A myPHteam Member

Yes…I know I am well past my sell by date! LOL

I am PH Group 2, Class 3 and I am considered as “mild”. I have several other comorbitities and one of them might claim me before the PH does. Each person is different. There’s no way for anyone to answer your question other than your doctors.

February 11
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What is the life expectancy with stage 4 emphysema and class 3 pulmonary hypertension?

Life expectancy with class 3 PH varies greatly depending on many individual factors, and having emphysema alongside PH can make management more challenging. However, it's important to know that survival estimates are just averages and Show Full Answer

What is the life expectancy with stage 4 emphysema and class 3 pulmonary hypertension?

Life expectancy with class 3 PH varies greatly depending on many individual factors, and having emphysema alongside PH can make management more challenging. However, it's important to know that survival estimates are just averages and don't predict any one person's journey.

Class 3 PH means you may feel okay at rest but experience significant fatigue or shortness of breath during everyday activities. With class 3, you're not in the most severe category (class 4), and many people respond well to treatment.

Several factors affect life expectancy with PH:

- Your age and overall health
- How well you respond to treatment
- Access to specialized care
- Other health conditions you may have
- Your functional class (which can improve with treatment)

Having emphysema as an underlying condition does increase complexity, as chronic lung diseases are known risk factors for PH progression. However, proper treatment and monitoring can make a significant difference.

The good news is that PH treatments have improved dramatically. Life expectancy for pulmonary arterial hypertension has extended from 2.5 years to more than a decade with modern treatments. Working closely with your healthcare team, including pulmonology and cardiology specialists, gives you the best chance for managing both conditions effectively.

Regular monitoring through echocardiograms and other tests helps track your progress and adjust treatments as needed.

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