Comedian Bernie Mac died early Saturday from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist has confirmed.
The Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor was suffering from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease, but his health worsened in 2005.
Pneumonia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, Complications
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by a bacteria or a virus. It causes inflammation of the alveoli or the air sacs of the lungs.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by a bacteria or a virus. It causes inflammation of the alveoli or the air sacs of the lungs.
Mac was popular for his television series ‘The Bernie Mac Show’, which ran for 100 episodes and also won him a Peabody Award in 2002 as well as Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.
Talking to David Letterman on his Late Show in 2007, the actor revealed that he planned to retire soon.
Respiratory Diseases - Diseases of the Human Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
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Lung Biopsy - Indications - Procedures - Risks - FAQs - Reference
The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung is known as lung biopsy. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist.
The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung is known as lung biopsy. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist.
Flu Vaccine may Not Protect Senior Citizens
A group health study reports that the flu vaccine might not protect seniors as much as previously thought.
A group health study reports that the flu vaccine might not protect seniors as much as previously thought.
