Dheeraj Kumar Dies At 79 Due To Acute Pneumonia: Veteran Actor-Producer Was On Ventilator

The actor was placed on a ventilator in the ICU and was reportedly suffering from severe breathing trouble for a few days. As per the doctor’s his health suddenly deteriorated, after which he was admitted to the hospital.

Dheeraj Kumar Death News: Dheeraj Kumar, actor-producer who was known for iconic TV shows, dies at 79 due to pneumonia.

According to the reports, after suffering from acute respiratory distress, the director was taken to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the Andheri region on Monday. However, due to his poor health condition, doctors immediately shifted him to the ICU and put him on a ventilator. There, he was diagnosed with acute pneumonia and was in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Earlier on Monday, in an official statement, Dheeraj Kumar’s family and production team confirmed the news of his hospitalisation, adding that he is being closely monitored by medical professionals and receiving all necessary treatment.

“The family requests prayers for his speedy recovery and urges everyone to respect their privacy during this difficult time,” they said in an official statement to the media. Kumar’s family and production team confirmed that doctors are closely monitoring his condition and are hopeful for his recovery.

What Is Acute Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is a severe health condition wherein the patient develops inflammation inside the lungs due to water and pus. An acute pneumonia is referred to as severe inflammation of the alveoli caused by an infectious agent, resulting in acute respiratory symptoms such as breathing trouble, excessive coughing, and high fever.

“A patient with acute pneumonia develops inflammation in either or both the lungs, making it difficult for him/her to breathe properly. It often leads to the accumulation of pus and fluid within the organ, causing it to swell,” says Dr Swati Raj Singha, Medanta Hospitals.

She further added, “In case the patient is required to be hospitalised due to pneumonia, then it is often referred to as VAP – Ventilator Associated Pneumonia”.

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