AboutMargot RN BScN CGN Expertise I nursed my own Mother and Grandmother at home when they were dying so I have personal experience with the emotions involved. I have also spent the last 15+ years as a Registered Nurse caring for The Elderly and Terminally Ill and it has brought me great satisfaction. I am willing to answer any questions I can.
Experience
Past/Present clients Hundreds of Long Term Care Residents as well as hundreds of Cleitns and families in the community (including my Mother and Grandmother).
Question I was told by a patient suffering from COPD that there are "steps" of the COPD disease. Once you go down a step you will not go back up. Is this true? I read on your site that some people have highs and lows, but do they actually get back to normal during a high?
Answer Hi Pat and thanks for writing,
I'm afraid COPD is a progressive disease which continually declines; there may be some fluctuations, but the road does go down lower and lower. Anyone in advanced COPD will never be "normal" again, even during a temporary high.
Sorry I don't have better news for you, all my best,
Margot
