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Please explain why is pneumonia considered a blessing of a peaceful death for one with a terminal illness?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Stops suffering: If patient is suffering with chronic illness, a superimiposed pneumonia sometimes leads to death shortly after onset of infection.

Answered 7/12/2014

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