Comments on: How long can you live with lung disease that can not be treated?

By: girl_on_the_couch_inak

girl_on_the_couch_inak — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:59:34 +0000

depends on the lung disease because there are quite a few different lung diseases…..even then, disease tends to be unique to the individual……..sorry i can.t be of more help

By: jackmatt

jackmatt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:59:34 +0000

It all depends on the severity & his current lifestyle, like if he smokes (which would decrease his life expectancy more) & which type of lung disease & how much lung function he still has at this time.
RN

By: photolis24

photolis24 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:59:34 +0000

i don’t know what sort of lung disease it is..but if it’s cancer then it’s the most difficult kind to cure. find out exactly what it is and look it up, and no matter what just be there for your uncle and your family…good luck

By: fivemgmorphine

fivemgmorphine — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:59:34 +0000

Check the American Lung Association website. There’s no way to tell how long one has to live. I am sorry about your uncle.

By: nimbusadjust

nimbusadjust — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:59:34 +0000

The only way to prolong the life of someone with lung disease is to opt for lung transplant.. Other than this, there is only medications to help slow down the process of lung damage..

Asthma is a lung disease too, and i have seen people with asthma who can live up to a ripe old age (i.e 75 years old)..