Queen Camilla’s absence from several royal engagements has raised serious questions on her health. Buckingham Palace had announced in November that the Queen has been diagnosed with seasonal chest infection and has been advised to take a short period of rest.
In a recent episode of The Go To Food Podcast, Queen Camilla’s son Thomas Parker Bowles has shared about his mother’s health.
“First off, how’s your mom doing? She wasn’t feeling too well recently. Will she be back to full health in time for the holiday season?” host Freddy Clode asked at the start of the episode. Parker Bowles responded, “I think so, yeah. These things tend to go around … those bugs.”
The Queen had contracted the infection after she went on an overseas tour with her husband King Charles to Australia and Samoa in October. In December it was revealed that she had contracted pneumonia and had post viral fatigue. “She did the tour, and she caught some kind of awful bug. And then, before she was well again, she worked too hard as she’s wont to do. But anyway, touch wood, it will all be fine,” Parker Bowles said in the podcast.
Due to her health condition, Queen Camilla has missed the Remembrance Day events and also the outdoor elements of a two-day Qatari state visit to the UK.
Pneumonia in older individuals
Pneumonia is a significant health concern for older individuals due to their weakened immune systems and underlying health conditions. It is a lung infection that can range from mild to severe, caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms often include coughing, fever, shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain.
In older adults, pneumonia can progress quickly, leading to complications such as respiratory failure or sepsis. Early diagnosis and treatment, typically with antibiotics or antivirals, are crucial. Vaccinations, such as the pneumococcal and flu vaccines, play a vital role in prevention. Maintaining good hygiene and addressing chronic health issues can also reduce risk.
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