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It was my mother's bi-monthly doctor appointment.

The doctor came to the house with her 2 big bags and nurses along. The usual check up. The usual medication top up. The usual chit chat.

This time. The check up prolonged. The medications increased. The chit chat prolonged.

I was told to be prepared. One of my mother's lung has nearly collapsed, taking in less than 70% of oxygen. Her muscles and flesh had hardened. No wonder she has been yawning a lot lately.

We had to lower her milk and water intake just to minimise the risks of water backflowing from her stomach to her lungs. One of the lungs had a slight infection which gave her a mild fever. She had to take antibiotics now.

Mother has almost reached the 5-year mark. Datas revealed that once the 5-year mark is crossed, the patient could probably lived another 3 years before the 8-year mark. Once the 8-year mark is crossed, the patient should be able to hold it through.

The way to go.....I think an Oxygen Concentrator is needed......