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George Michael “Getting Better by the Hour.”

From the Mirror:

GEORGE Michael’s boyfriend told yesterday how he is ­keeping vigil at his bedside and revealed: “He’s getting better by the hour.”

Fadi Fawaz has been at the singer’s side ever since he was admitted to a ­hospital in Austria with severe pneumonia.

Celebrity hairdresser Fadi, 38, has ­reassured George’s millions of fans that he is improving and regaining his strength.

“George is doing well and is in good spirits,” he said. “I have been seeing him each day and he is getting stronger all the time. George is trying to stay upbeat. He is ­smiling through it all and everyone is just willing him to get better.”

Fadi says he felt compelled to break his silence about George’s illness amid ­increasingly worrying claims that the singer’s condition is worsening. Reports yesterday emerged saying doctors had placed George in an induced coma at ­Vienna’s AKH Hospital suffering with the a severe lung condition called acute ­respiratory distress syndrome. It came a day after reports claimed he was deteriorating with a heart problem which had left him in severe pain.

But Fadi, 38, insisted: “A lot of what has been reported isn’t true. I’ve been with him every day and his condition is getting better. His family and friends are very happy with his care. He is in the best place, getting the treatment he needs.”

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Statement from Doctors Regarding George Michael’s Health

From the official site:

While George is receiving excellent medical care and is responding to treatment and slowly improving, to ensure his complete well-being, George’s doctors have advised that he cannot perform the rest of his Symphonica tour and that he instead takes a full and complete rest.

Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielinski, Chairman, Department of Medicine General Hospital – Medical University Vienna, Austria and Prof. Dr. Thomas Staudinger, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine have stated the following:

“George Michael has severe community acquired pneumonia and is being treated as an inpatient. His condition has stabilized and he is responding to treatment. From the current point of view, the time until recovery cannot be estimated, but he will not be able to perform the rest of the tour. Besides medical treatment, complete rest and peace and quiet are mandatory.”

As a result, all of the UK dates of the Symphonica European tour will be postponed. George was very much looking forward to bringing his tour back home and performing for his loyal and dedicated UK fan base.

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Conflicting Reports Regarding George Michael’s Health

Shirlie Kemp posted the following on her Twitter account:

I haven’t heard anymore news about George, which I guess is a good thing, he is being well looked after and responding well to treatment

The Mirror is reporting:

Pop star George Michael was being treated in intensive care for pneumonia last night as concerns for his health mounted.

The singer is under round-the clock care at a top hospital in the Austrian capital Vienna after he was struck down with illness before a gig this week.

Yesterday an unnamed doctor at the hospital told a local newspaper that he is also being treated for serious heart problems by cardiologists, but George’s spokesman insisted it was “absolute nonsense”.

According to Austria’s respected national broadcaster ORF, George, 48, was initially admitted to the Wiener Rudolfinerhaus private clinic after doctors examined him at his hotel suite just hours before he was due to go on stage on Monday.

But his condition worsened and he was transferred to the intensive care unit at the city’s AKH General Hospital.

The Mail is reporting:

One relieved close friend told the Mail: ‘George has woken up and he’s in good spirits.

‘Doctors are very pleased with him – and he’s making progress.

‘He’s been in terrible pain. He’s had a dreadful chest infection – but he’s been in good care. He’s in very capable hands.’

Showing the deep level of concern for the star amongst his close-knit circle, the friend went on: ‘This is a very serious condition. It cannot be understated. George needs rest.

‘It takes ages to recover. It is serious – but he is in good hands.’

Michael is being treated on the thirteenth floor of the AKH hospital, in a suite normally used by Austrian politicians and other VIPs when they are seriously ill.

Doctors yesterday brought in a special bed for the star which is used to help breathing for patients who have suffered bad cases of pneumonia.

Another friend said today: ‘George is improving. He’s happy – and smiling.’

The Daily Star is reporting that it could take up to two months for George to recover:

Drug users are among the higher-risk group of people susceptible to catching pneumonia.

Medical experts say it can take as much as two months to get over serious pneumonia.

Advice on private health firm Bupa’s website said: “Pneumonia can make you feel very tired for up to six weeks afterwards, or longer if you were in hospital.

“At first, you may find it hard to walk without getting out of breath but as you recover, your energy and lung function will return to normal.

“After six weeks you will probably have a check up with your GP and possibly a follow-up X-ray, especially if you’re a smoker.”

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George Michael Doing “Well” and “On the Mend”

Shirlie Kemp posted on her Twitter account that:

George is doing well, been rather poorly but on the mend x

The Daily Mail is reporting:

A friend, though, insisted he was responding ‘well’ to treatment for the pneumonia.

‘He got ill, it’s very cold in that part of Europe, and then he got pneumonia. He’s responding well to treatment, very good. But he has to rest. He’s got to let this illness run its course.’

The Daily Mail also reported that George is being treated in Vienna and he is being cared for by medics in a private house.

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George Michael Diagnosed with Pneumonia

George Michael has been diagnosed with pneumonia and as a result, the November 26 and 27 shows in Cardiff, Wales, have been postponed.  According to his official site:

With great regret, George Michael has been forced to postpone his November 26 and 27 shows in Cardiff, Wales, due to his ongoing illness.

George was recently forced to postponed tour dates in Vienna and Strasbourg under doctor’s orders after being diagnosed with pneumonia. He is currently receiving treatment.

Plans to reschedule these postponed tour dates will be provided when available.

The Daily Mail reports that he was hospitalized in Vienna, Austria:

His concert promoter Manfred Leodolter told Austrian press today: ‘George Michael is still in Vienna. Doctors have warned him for the moment against flying and he is getting rest in Vienna.’

George Michael also may be having some heart problems, according to AFP:

Austrian channel ORF reported that the singer was also suffering from heart problems but the statement gave no further details, and contacted by AFP, the Vienna hospital where he was reported to be being treated declined to comment.

We all hope you’re feeling better, George!