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Rudy Giuliani recovering after hospital stay
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the intensive care unit and is recovering in the hospital following a severe respiratory illness. His medical team expects a full recovery after he was briefly placed on a ventilator earlier this week.
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Key Facts
- Rudy Giuliani is out of the ICU but remains hospitalized.
- Giuliani was hospitalized on Sunday due to severe breathing issues.
- Giuliani was placed on a ventilator and required last rites before his condition improved.
- Doctors removed the ventilator on Tuesday, and Giuliani is now breathing independently and speaking.
- Giuliani's doctor, Maria Ryan, expects him to make a full recovery.
- Giuliani has a history of restrictive airway disease related to his response to the September 11, 2001, attacks.
- Giuliani was previously injured in a car crash in New Hampshire in August of last year.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDanamarie McNicholl“Fox News correspondent.”PersonRudy Giuliani“Former Mayor of New York City currently recovering in the hospital.”PersonMaria Ryan“Primary care provider for Rudy Giuliani.”PersonGreg Wehner“Fox News contributor.”PersonTed Goodman“Political strategist and spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani.”PersonDonald Trump“Former President who commented on Giuliani's health.”