emphysema??

[AnyDream]

ive heard that once its full time on oxygen its not more than 6 months alive is this right?

I really don't think you could say that, my nanna was on full time oxygen for a lot longer than that and by the sounds of it she was much more unwell than your stepmum by then.

I think you should just chat with your parents - which ever one you think will give you the most info - but I also think it might be better to wait until you are visiting and actually face to face to ask what you really want to know. Whatever you do, dont' ask how long anyone thinks she's got. People have the most amazing capacity to hang on to life, no matter what their medical condition is. Ask instead questions about how they are coping, what services they are getting help from (and do they need any more help) and gradually you will get an idea of how they are getting along, kwim?

[squidipa]

ahh yep i do understand what u mean thanks again. i know she bend over or even get to the fridge with out being puffed out. visiting them is gonna be a impossibility unfortunately but wish i did have the cash to do so might have to ask dad on phone stuff.