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17. Former President George H.W. Bush, 88, hospitalized with bronchitis

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 03:25 PM

Nov 2012

By Elizabeth Chuck and Jamie Gangel, NBC News

... Bush, 88, has been suffering from a severe cough, and he’s been in and out of the hospital for the last couple of weeks. He was admitted out of "an abundance of caution" due to his age, a source close to the family told NBC News.

"President Bush has been in and out of The Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center being treated for complications related to his bronchitis. He is in stable condition, and is expected to be released within the next 72 hours," Methodist Hospital said in a statement Thursday.

Bronchitis is a common condition in which the bronchial tubes in the lungs become inflamed and produce mucus, which creates the need to cough, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can turn serious in people with weak immune systems, including children and the elderly. Symptoms such as chest pain, weakness and coughing typically last two weeks, but can linger for as much as two months ...

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Former President George H. W. Bush hospitalized [View all] CountAllVotes Nov 2012 OP

Your mean spirited comment is unnecessary, but lets entertain it Renew Deal Nov 2012 #1

Probably not CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #3

Yes and no dsc Nov 2012 #7

seriously ... CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #10

Unfortunately 2naSalit Nov 2012 #13

No that isn't what I said dsc Nov 2012 #15

I doubt that 2naSalit Nov 2012 #18

My dad's and my grandpa's made him use medicare first dsc Nov 2012 #19

Unless they were 2naSalit Nov 2012 #23

Message: I care. mahina Nov 2012 #28

Mean spirited? Javaman Nov 2012 #52

I wish him improved health. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #2

Watch this clip of pervert Bush sexually assulting Teri Hatcher! You'd bring charges if it were you. PerceptionManagement Nov 2012 #48

a week in hospital for a chronic cough? grasswire Nov 2012 #4

top o' the line health care, I'm sure. Voice for Peace Nov 2012 #24

At His Age, Could Be Congestive Heart Issue ProfessorGAC Nov 2012 #50

Poppy Bush will never be forgiven for unleashing * on us. blueclown Nov 2012 #5

Time to say goodbye to your family on your way to Hell Panasonic Nov 2012 #6

Dang! narnian60 Nov 2012 #26

Time for some on DU to show just how ugly and pathetic they can be! Stand and Fight Nov 2012 #8

You are right, some may think ill of him, but he is loved by his family. olddad56 Nov 2012 #11

Oh my... Stalin breathed air LanternWaste Nov 2012 #44

So was Prescott. leftlibdem420 Nov 2012 #29

duly noted that you wish the best health for murderers and monsters Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #31

You probably shouldn't call other DUers ugly and pathetic while riding your high horse. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2012 #33

You're right. Let's find humane rhetoric for one of history's worst monsters. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #34

Hey, Jack: haven't seen you around in a while. You don't hang out in Meta or CS much anymore. apocalypsehow Nov 2012 #46

Is Any One Supposed To Care azbillyboy Nov 2012 #9

Please god don't let him die. zeemike Nov 2012 #12

Unpleasant and seemingly 2naSalit Nov 2012 #16

I hope Mr. Bush gets the treatment he needs, and is comfortable. RevStPatrick Nov 2012 #14

Former President George H.W. Bush, 88, hospitalized with bronchitis struggle4progress Nov 2012 #17

My grandfather was a hard-right conservative Republican WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #20

A sober, classy and spot on post Still Sensible Nov 2012 #21

I bet your grandfather didn't employ the likes Lee Atwater or run race-baiting national campaigns. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2012 #36

Was your grandfather a primary architect of war and genocide? JackRiddler Nov 2012 #37

Ever the troll eh William grantcart Nov 2012 #38

The sins of the father in this case are sufficient to visit upon him. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #43

^Read this, everyone^ BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #51

E. Howard Hunt's son appeared at the hospital with a tape recorder. "Just in case." nt Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #22

I still have some respect for the old man. Aristus Nov 2012 #25

My favourite Bush memory. leftlibdem420 Nov 2012 #30

Those covered with taxpayer funds health insurance are very lucky and receive the care all of us are midnight Nov 2012 #27

A week in the hospital for a non life threatening chronic cough? What a luxury! Dont call me Shirley Nov 2012 #32

Bronchitis can be more than just a chronic cough Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #39

My 7 year old daughter has asthma and a when she gets a simple cold it can be pretty bad for her. Jennicut Nov 2012 #40

Just for your info, my son had severe asthma from ages 7 to 12 adigal Nov 2012 #47

Thanks for the info. Jennicut Nov 2012 #49

I'm curious how long he sat in the emergency room waiting room waiting for care... Fearless Nov 2012 #35

Sure hope the MOFO gives his JFK Assassination Deathbed Confession Before He "Ascends" triplepoint Nov 2012 #41

Not to be snarky and I don't wish the old guy ill, but Cleita Nov 2012 #42

I am so beyond caring Marrah_G Nov 2012 #45