people he reported Former gymnast Mary Lou Retton is “fighting for her life” in the ICU (intensive care unit) with a rare form of pneumonia.
Layton, 55, is an Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast and the first American to win a gold medal. Almighty 1984 Summer Olympics.
But according to the latest news shared on social media by his daughter McKenna Kelly, he has recently become seriously ill.
“My amazing mother, Mary Lou, is fighting for her life with a very rare form of pneumonia,” Kelly wrote. “She can’t breathe on her own. He has currently been in the ICU for over a week. “Out of respect for her and her privacy, I won’t reveal all the details.” Kelly then mentioned that her mother did not have health insurance.
Pneumonia is a very common disease. This infection causes more than 50,000 deaths and 1 million hospitalizations each year, According to ALA (American Lung Association).
Pneumonia can infect one or both lungs and cause fluid buildup and inflammation. If you want to reduce your risk of pneumonia, it’s important to get a flu shot every year, since the flu can cause pneumonia. (People at risk can also get pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine.)
Influenza isn’t the only potential cause of pneumonia. According to the ALA, there are more than 30 known causes of infection, including viruses, bacteria and fungi. When a person is diagnosed with pneumonia, it is recommended to analyze the cause of the infection to determine the treatment of the disease.
Pneumonia can become very dangerous if left untreated, so it is important to seek help as soon as possible if you suspect symptoms.
Mary Lou Retton was the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition
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Warning signs include:
• fever
•sweating
•Chilled all over
•Breathe quickly and shallowly
•Difficulty breathing
•A cough may produce yellow, green, or bloody mucus
•Loss of appetite
•fatigue
•Low energy
•Stinging or severe pain in the chest that worsens when coughing or taking deep breaths
•Vomiting or nausea (especially in young children)
•Confusion (especially common in older adults with the disease)
The most common form of this disease is bacterial pneumonia, which is often more severe than other types of pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia may appear suddenly or develop over time and cause debilitating symptoms such as fever up to 40.5°C.
Viral pneumonia usually lasts several days, and the initial symptoms are similar to those of the flu. Symptoms of viral pneumonia usually worsen within two days.
FILE: Mary Lou Retton reacts to applause after performing at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, August 3, 1984
(Associated Press 1984)
The ALA urges frequent hand washing, getting enough sleep, regular exercise and a healthy diet to avoid viruses or other respiratory illnesses that can lead to pneumonia.
Although pneumonia is common and many people recover completely, the disease can be fatal. In fact, it may be too dangerous for young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
Infection can lead to serious complications such as sepsis, lung abscess, respiratory failure, etc.
If you think you have pneumonia and are seeking medical attention, it may be worth talking to your doctor about recent travel, what you do at work, whether you have any contact with animals, whether you have been in contact with other sick people, and your medical history . According to ALA.
Kelly is asking for prayers for her mother’s recovery and donations to help pay for her medical expenses, which can be made on Spotfund here. “Anything, absolutely anything, would be a huge help to my family and my mom,” he wrote.
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