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Ian Rush Describes Near-Fatal 'Super Flu' Collapse, Recovery in Dubai

He recounts emergency care with oxygen followed by a prolonged hospital stay.

Overview

  • The Liverpool great says he collapsed at his Chester home after severe breathing trouble and believed he would not survive.
  • Paramedics first stabilised him at home, then a second call led to a blue-light transfer to the Countess of Chester Hospital.
  • Rush reports spending 48 hours in A&E and three days on a general ward before being discharged to continue recovery.
  • He credits his fiancée, Carol, for crucial support during the crisis and thanks Liverpool FC for what he called exceptional care.
  • Now in Dubai, he is swimming and doing breathing exercises; he notes he had a flu jab and urges others to get vaccinated.