Bush In Stable Condition, Continues To Fight Illness
Former US President George H.W. Bush is in stable condition at a Houston area hospital. The former President was admitted for observation related to a lingering cough. Doctors listed former President Bush in stable condition after diagnosing him with bronchitis.
The 88-year-old former President has been observed for several days, and Methodist Hospital spokesman George Kovacik says no change has been found in his condition.
The doctor in charge of his care, Dr. Amy Myunderse, says Bush is in stable condition and his condition was never life-threatening. However, Myunderse said of the former President’s battle:
“Anytime someone the president’s age has bronchitis, there’s concern about possible pneumonia. But Mr. Bush’s condition never progressed to that level.”
Pneumonia typically only presents itself from bronchitis when the condition is bacterial in nature.
While former President Bush is in stable condition, doctors have been concerned about how his battle against Parkinson’s disease will affect his breathing problems. Parkinson’s is a neurological problem that can effect muscle tone and ultimately damage the respiratory system.
While George Bush’s aides originally said he could be released by this weekend, they now say he will stay put to “play it safe” as conditions from his cough remain unchanged.
Visiting the senior Bush in the hospital have been his son — former President George W. Bush — and former first lady Laura Bush.
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Posted: December 2, 2012
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Dec 2, 2012
I wish him a godspeed recovery. I'll be praying for him.
Dec 3, 2012
Sending healing prayers your way….. Thank you for your service to our great nation!
Dec 3, 2012
Prayers your way for a speedy & healthy recovery, Mr. President! I've always admired you for the work you've done for our Country! God Bless!
Dec 3, 2012
God bless you Mr.President. Hurry and get well and Merry Christmas to you all.
Dec 3, 2012
Praying for you!
Dec 3, 2012
Thoughts and prayer to Bush, Sr. Godspeed!
Dec 3, 2012
Get well soon Mr. President! We are praying for a speedy recovery. May God truly bless you and show favor and heal your ailing body. Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Dec 3, 2012
Sending prayers to President H.W. Bush!
Dec 3, 2012
Get well! Sending prayers your way!
Dec 3, 2012
Here is hoping for a speedy recovery Mr. President. God bless you!
Dec 3, 2012
I am praying for you Mr. Bush, for a recovery and healing from the Great Physician, the I Am, up above. You are such a good man.
Dec 4, 2012
get well Mr. President, we love you and your family. Have a Merry Christmas!
Dec 4, 2012
Good bless
Dec 4, 2012
Wishing you a speedy recovery President Bush, prayers are with you and your famly.
Dec 4, 2012
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a Merry Christmas to you and all of the Bush family… you are all loved.
Dec 4, 2012
Hope you get well soon.
Dec 4, 2012
This is your beloved ex President..Rot in hell…http://rense.com/general92/super.htm.
Dec 5, 2012
What an idiot you are!
Dec 5, 2012
Gee Kay…You are supporting this freak and you call me an idiot…Google, Bush Family crimes and see who the idiot is….Here you go, a little bit of help for the brain dead…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsm1wkq4XKg ….
Dec 5, 2012
It's so nice that you HATE on a sick person. Wow….what depravity has come to this nation that people can wish HELL on anyone. I challenge you to read 23 minutes in hell and tell me you would want that even for your worst enemies. I sure wouldn't.
Dec 5, 2012
god belss you sir
god bless you sir
Dec 6, 2012
Hope you get well soon mr President Prayers are with you and the first lady.
Dec 6, 2012
Why don't you ask his victims families how they feel about the Bush family?….Look up the Bush crimes then ask me about depravity…How do you people remain so stupid is the real question you should be asking yourselves…
Dec 10, 2012
You are the idiot Kelly if you believe everything that is posted on You Tube by the Libtards!