Question: My friend was diagnosed w emphasma n
COPD 4-5 years ago. Was a smoker at 16 n quit 4 yrs ago, he is 71 yrs of age In Aug. his left lung has a dark spot at the bottom, has never changed. Used to work in old buildings n has been exposed to lead but doesn't have Misothemia. He has a good heart the dr said. he was initially put on symbicort,, and all the usually inhalers. He has been extremely passive for the last 2 yrs, sleeping 16 - 18 hrs a day, his Dr didn't seem concerned. Last yr Dr put him on Pro Air , n XXXXXXX PressAir, when he was hospitalized w MERSA. XXXXXXX 21st2014 he had a total
shoulder replacement, at which time he was put on 2lts
oxygen 24-7. It's been 2 months, he takes his oxygen off sometimes for 1/2 hr, then he's very tired n winded. He does very little coughing n not much mucus. He is loosing weight since the surgery, about 5 lbs, isn't eating quite as much. I have been his caretaker for 8 yrs., I am 65 yrs old n have quite a few health problems of my own. He is considering getting the other shoulder done next XXXXXXX My questions are..... I know he will get worse, what level would you say he's at.....3...4 ? What can it expect next ? What would you say his life expectancy is, generalized? This is very important . I'm trying to decide when to go live w my children, that live in another state. His daughter needs to know whether she should transfer closer, she n I are not close.