He apparently has pneumonia. Under these conditions if it does not turn around within 24 hours after onset, death usually comes within a week, maybe a bit longer, based on what I have seen. Devastating...
That's right. From everything I've been reading, it looks to be closer than what was initially reported -- especially if this "this is it" headline is true.
That's exactly what happened to my uncle. He had diabetes; and had to have dialasis(sp?), because of kidney problems. About 3 weeks ago, he got really sick, and got pneumonia in both lungs. Well he lasted a week after he went into the hospital! From what my cousins said; he had had it 2 years ago, and they didn't think he would last this long.