Jan 29, 2012 2:12pm
Bella Santorum Hospitalized Because of Pneumonia
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The reason Bella Santorum was admitted to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Saturday night is because she has pneumonia in both of her lungs, a campaign aide told ABC News.
The 3-year-old, who has the serious genetic disorder Trisomy 18, is not on a ventilator, though, which is a very good sign. The family has medical equipment in their Virginia home and because of the risk of infection in hospitals they try to keep her out unless it is absolutely necessary.
She was in and out of hospitals the first year of her life, but since then — aside from besides being admitted for surgeries — she has not spent any time in the hospital before Saturday, Rick Santorum has said on the campaign trail.
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Posted by: PJNalty | January 29, 2012, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
Do people no longer read what they write before publishing it? I seriously just read “aside from besides being admitted for surgeries”. Jeez
Posted by: Linze817 | January 29, 2012, 6:43 pm 6:43 pm
Hope she gets well, but I also hope that Mr. Santorum thinks about those who may not have health insurance, and how much the bill would set a lower income family who has to admit their child for a similar situation.
Posted by: mike | January 29, 2012, 6:52 pm 6:52 pm
Trisomy 18 is one of the deadly genetic disorders. I am sure Bella has survived because she is surrounded by love and good medical care. God bless you, little one.
Posted by: twinkie1cat | January 29, 2012, 11:39 pm 11:39 pm
My prayers go out to the Santorum Family and that Little Bella will get stronger and feel much better soon.
Posted by: Sharon Burghardt | January 30, 2012, 2:07 am 2:07 am