IANS/Bangalore
Kannada star and Karnataka Housing Minister M H Ambareesh is recovering from a breathing problem caused due to lung infection, a doctor said yesterday.
“Ambareesh’s health is stable and improving, though he is still on ventilator to help him breathe easily and avoid strain,” Vikram Hospital’s chief pulmonologist K S Satish said.
The 61-year-old was admitted to the hospital late Friday after he felt feverish and uneasy and complained of difficulty in breathing.
“Ambareesh’s lungs were infected due to change of weather and less immunity level at his age. Diagnosis and tests showed he was unable to breathe normally due to respiratory problem. He was put on ventilator to support breathing and stabilise his condition,” Satish said.
A 10-member team of doctors, including specialists, is monitoring the veteran actor round-the-clock.
“Ambareesh, under observation in the intensive care unit (ICU), is responding to medication and is better than he was on Saturday. His vital organs are functioning normally and health parameters are improving,” Satish said.
The Antha actor will be in the ICU for the next 24 hours and will be shifted to a ward today if he resumes breathing normally.
“He is on sedation to ensure total rest and faster response to medication through intravenous drip. He is on liquid diet and fed through tubes,” said Satish.
