MANILA, Philippines -- The country's comedy king Rodolfo "Dolphy" V. Quizon Sr. has been cleared of pneumonia, but some infections remain in his system, doctors at Makati Medical Center (MMC) said on Wednesday.
Eric Nubla, director of MMC's Patients Relations Office, said Dolphy had been cleared of pneumonia and showing increasing signs of lucidity.
"He is lucid, he answers back by nodding his head, smiles, raises his eyebrows, lifts his hands minimally, and winces and grimaces. He squeezes family members' hands and tries to mouth words and smile," said Nubla.
Nubla said Dolphy also remained to be in need of blood transfusions.
"He needs blood transfusions, which he gets. As of this time, he is undergoing dialysis," Nubla said.
Dolphy's conditions continued to show improvement, but he was still unable to speak because of tracheostomy procedure he underwent over the weekend, Nubla said.
Dolphy remains confined at the intensive care unit of MMC.
On Tuesday, Dolphy’s health condition improved as it responded to stimulus.
Nubla said the 83-year old comedian also seemed ticklish, which he interpreted as a good sign.
Nubla also said that Dolphy’s family had observed that the comedian had also now become sensitive to pain.
He said Dolphy’s family was much relieved with the developments now happening.
Dolphy, was rushed to the Makati Medical Center last June 9. He was diagnosed to be suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Meanwhile, Quizon family thanked all who offered prayers to his dad.
Dolphy was suffering from toxic metabolic encephalopathy, a complication of COPD which causes weakness and spasms.
source: interaksyon.com
