Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 surrounded by family The TV star had been battling a lung condition called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Symptoms of the condition include shortness of breath and a persistent dry cough It is thought to be caused by viruses, smoking or breathing in dust Keith Chegwin has died after a battle with idiopathic […]
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What did Keith Chegwin die of? Star’s idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis condition explained
KEITH CHEGWIN has died after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – a lung condition. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and what does it mean? Daily Express :: Health Feed
Pulmonary hypertension cure? This could treat high blood pressure affecting LUNGS
PULMONARY arterial hypertension is caused by changes to the pulmonary arteries – the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Pulmonary hypertension cure? This could treat high blood pressure affecting LUNGS
The walls of the arteries become thick and stiff, which narrows the space for blood to pass through. This increases blood pressure. The disease leads to exercise intolerance, breathlessness and heart failure. It can even stop the right side of the heart from working properly. In the UK, around experts believe 6,000 to 7,000 people […]