Posts by Team VIVA!
Elizabeth, 25, Media coordinator who survived a shock diagnosis of pneumonia, SYDNEY
Hospitalised with pneumonia in October, 2011, then 20-year-old Elizabeth became breathless, weak, developed a stomping headache and felt extremely lethargic. Recognising she had a virus, and struggling to breathe, Elizabeth visited hospital, where she subsequently diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs via X-ray. The now media coordinator spent three months recovering from the often fatal…
Read MoreCarolyn, 55, Hairdresser & mother-to-two-adult children who recovered from pneumonia, SYDNEY
Hairdresser and mother-to-two adult children, Carolyn, 55, Sydney, was bedridden with pneumonia while pregnant with her second child at the age of 32. Plagued by severe headaches, non-stop coughing fits and a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, Carolyn visited her local GP on three occasions throughout one week for professional advice, and eventually returned the…
Read MoreMini Documentary – Sandra, 69 – May 14, 2016
Watch the story of Brisbane-based mother & grandmother, Sandra, 69 & her battle with pneumococcal pneumonia. Since contracting pneumococcal pneumonia, Sandra has been vaccinated twice against the often fatal lung infection. She urges other fit and healthy Australians aged 65+ to do the same, to maintain their health and wellbeing.
Read MoreKacey, 65 – Retiree, mother-to-one, grandmother-to-three & COPD patient who survived two episodes of pneumonia, CANBERRA
Mother-to-one, grandmother-to-three and geocaching enthusiast, Kacey, 65, Canberra, survived two episodes of pneumonia, in 2014 and 2015 respectively. During both episodes, Kacey experienced severe, prolonged coughing attacks. After her doctor tried various medications to manage her symptoms, Kacey was finally placed on beta blocker medication which significantly improved her breathing and restored her energy. Kacey…
Read MoreJenni, 65 – Retired manager & grandmother who developed chronic lung disease after a life-threatening episode of pneumonia, PERTH
A severe episode of pneumonia in August, 1998, rendered then manager, who working in a State government department, Jenni, 48, Perth, comatose and literally fighting for life. Her family members flew to Perth to be by her side, as doctors anticipated the worst. Yet remarkably, Jenni defied the odds, and survived the terrifying ordeal. The…
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