Katie Price reveals her mum was ‘in a coma and two weeks from death’ before lifesaving lung transplant
KATIE Price has revealed her mum Amy was ‘in a coma and two weeks from death’ before a lifesaving lung transplant.
Amy, 71, was diagnosed with idopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2017.
As of 2023, Amy continues her ongoing health battle as her illness is terminal and there is no cure.
Katie's mum underwent the life-changing surgery last year and recently opened up about how scary it was.
Katie told Michelle Visage's Rule Breakers podcast: "She's had her lung transplant.
"She had it in December. I can't believe how tough it is.
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"She's 70. She had all the oxygen in, but she's found it hard to try to breathe [with her lung], because she's used to the oxygen being in.
"She only had two weeks left, and they found her a donor.
"She was in a coma, out of a coma, it was like, 'Is she going to live?'"
Symptoms of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis include shortness of breath, a persistent dry cough, tiredness, loss of appetite and weight loss, and rounded and swollen fingertips.
What is Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
According to the , idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which the lungs become scarred and breathing becomes increasingly difficult.
It's not clear what causes it, but it usually affects people who are around 70 to 75 years old, and is rare in people under 50.
Several treatments can help reduce the rate at which IPF gets worse, but there's currently no treatment that can stop or reverse the scarring of the lungs.
Amy spent three months recovering at the hospital in Uxbridge, West London.
She revealed during her interview on ITV's This Morning that she "jumped" at the opportunity when it was first offered.
According to , Amy's transplant will improve her quality of life and help her live longer.
Amy bravely opened up about her diagnosis on Loose Women back in 2017.
Katie later took to Twitter to confirm the heartbreaking news.
Katie wrote: "Just to clarify for all of you reading.
"My mum has been diagnosed with a lung disease called Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) there is unfortunately no known cure for this.
"As a shock to us all, Me and my family are proud to be supporting the British Lung foundation to help support awareness and raising funds for research of IPF.
"With this we can help in other diagnosis and create awareness for people with IPF.
"The condition has an average life expectancy of 3-5 years. There are two known pills which if they work can slow things down.
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"My mum is a fighter she is working out every day, going to work and living life to the full please help us in supporting The British Lung foundation so we can make a difference."
She added in a tweet: "Thanks for everyone's supportive messages ❤️."