Just over 5 months ago Memo Bunke delivered the sad news that he had been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosisa complex disease.
On June 16 of this year, the well-known comedian confessed on his social networks about how he felt about this difficult condition. “You always have to see the positive side, because at least i quit smoking in a weekso I really want to smoke, but I’m more afraid of dying than smoking,” he said.
Later, he revealed that he was afraid for his future work. “I have to do a lot of tests, so we’re going to have to work hard no more, because you know that the hit today for artists is not so good either. I don’t know if I’ll be able to continue working in constructionbut well, we will go out, always it is necessary to push for up”, expressed.
It should be noted that on November 30, several comedians joined with Channel 13 to go to the aid of Memo Bunke and they managed to donate 2 million pesos.
These are the symptoms and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, the disease that Memo Bunke has
Regarding pulmonary fibrosis, this is a condition that is generated when the tissue of the lungs is damaged and as a result of this scars are left. These wounds cause the tissue in that place to thicken, making it difficult for this organ that allows us to breathe to function properly.
According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the symptoms that Memo Bunke must have felt from pulmonary fibrosis are:
- Dyspnea or shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Dry cough
- Muscle and joint pain
- unexpected weight loss
- Widening of the tips of the fingers and toes
Some of the causes that can cause this condition are exposure to toxins, radiotherapy, and it can also be caused by the intake of some medications.
According to the same health establishment, this disease currently has no cure. However, there are some treatments that could slow down the progression and somewhat improve the quality of life.
Memo Bunke’s harsh confession about his illness
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