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Copd and pneumonia in elderly

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terri08462
terri08462

My 89 year old nan has copd enphsemia and now developed pneumonia sepsis  after 6 days she looks a lot better but her bloods are only coming down slow after lots of Iv and oral antibiotics physically she looks  better but medically they say she's stable not out of the woods yet confused ?? Thank you 

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  • eric_9556
    eric_9556 terri08462

    Posted

     Good luck to you and your nan hope everything goes well for her 
  • terri08462
    terri08462

    Posted

    I don't get why she's only stable and bloods are only coming down slow 

  • hypercat
    hypercat terri08462

    Posted

    I am sorry to hear about your Nan.  Don't forget she is 89 and you heal a lot slower at that age.  She is not going to be able to bound back quickly at her age.  It is a serious illness in anyone even someone a lot younger.  Be patient and I am sure she will be a lot better soon.  x

     

    • Melinda6938
      Melinda6938 hypercat

      Posted

      Blessing to you and her leave it in the lords hands and the rest will go as planned. God will take care of her and carry you both through this
  • james80978
    james80978 terri08462

    Posted

    I am 65 also with same trouble as your nan and 2 years ago I also had pneumonia  After a few days I also looked well In fact I also thought i felt well to.  I was in hospital about a week and when I came home I found it very different from the hospital environment   It was 2 month before I started back at work as a plumber and I think in hindsight that was maybe to early  .However I did get over it although it did affect my lung function a wee bit. Your nan will get over it but it just takes time but no doubt you have been told this many times but I thought a first hand account migh ease your mind a wee bit. 
  • Vee2
    Vee2 terri08462

    Posted

    Stable is good terri, pneumonia takes a long time to get over even for someone 20-30 years younger than your Nan, it can take up to and sometimes more than 6 months.  During your Nan's recovery and beyond she will need to take good care of her health avoiding contact with anyone who may be infected with a cold or the flu virus as she is more vulnerable have damaged lungs.  

    Hope your Nan recovers well and she gets all the help she need at this time and beyond.

     

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