© by Gerald So | 4:00 AM
Two days ago, my mother had her third cardiology checkup since a December 1-8 hospital stay for pneumonia with complicated pleural effusion. After a pleural tap in late January, two diuretics have kept the fluid in her lungs low and normalized her blood pressure. A March 11 complete metabolic panel showed no issues. She now needs two liters oxygen-per-minute only while sleeping. I'm grateful she continues to recover.
Last week, a similarly elderly uncle went to urgent care and was diagnosed with pneumonia and fluid in one lung. He was given medication, went home, and seemed to be improving as of four days ago. However, we've learned he died two days ago of cardiac arrest, certainly unexpected for me, though he had heart issues.
Both cases remind me anything can happen and to appreciate the time we have.
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