@olgamarie Welcome back to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.

You are looking to connect with members like @merpreb @emily10 @mrbill @juliette39 @janrn1 @spudmato
@erasmus and discuss new advances for emphysema.

You will notice I moved your question to a previous discussion. I did this so members could more easily connect with you in a central location. If you have not already done so, you may want to scroll through the past posts and look for interesting information.

Below I have also linked a discussion that you may find of interest.
- COPD and Emphysema: Want to connect with others https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/copd-emphysema/

May I ask if you interest in emphysema is due to you having this diagnosis?

@olgamarie- It's nice to hear from you again. I know that your brother is having a pretty rough tough. Does this have anything to do with your fear of Emphysema?

I have read your posts and can't find anything concerning any inhalers or medicines that you are presently taking. Last year my pulmonologist switched me to a new inhaler called Trelegy Ellipta and it's made a big difference for me. Emphysema can be hard to understand. Mayo Clinic has a great explanation.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/emphysema/symptoms-causes/syc-20355555
I didn't see if you had smoked. I did but quite 23+ years ago when I had my first lung cancer, an NSCLC. There are two major reasons for Emphysema.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/what-is-emphysema#:~:text=There%20are%20two%20major%20known%20causes%20of%20emphysema%3A,more%20likely%20to%20develop%20emphysema%20than%20are%20nonsmokers.
Have you spoken to your doctor about your concerns or questions? You have the right to open and honest discussions.

@olgamarie; @emily10- If found this site, also. Have either of you discussed with your doctors about valve replacements?
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-copd-patients-in-home-device.html