hi, I am a caregiver. My patient is 83 years old and has severe emphysema. She was hospitalized 2 years ago and came home with oxygen and breathing treatments 4 times a day. She is always tired and doesn t do much on her own. She just had bloodwork done and her cholesterol is very high. Does the high cholesterol; have anything to do with the emphysema? I don t know if shes near the end stages. How will I know?