Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Summary
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, aged 52, has had a successful lung transplant in Oslo due to a serious lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis. She will stay in the hospital for several weeks to recover, and her husband, Prince Haakon, will support her during this time.Key Facts
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a disease that makes it hard to breathe.
- Recently, her lung condition became worse, leading to the need for a transplant.
- The lung transplant surgery was successful and done in Oslo.
- She will remain in the hospital for observation for several weeks, which is normal for lung transplant patients.
- Patients who get lung transplants must take medicines that weaken the immune system to prevent organ rejection.
- About 1 in 8 people do not survive the first year after a lung transplant, and about half live more than ten years.
- Her son, Marius Borg Høiby, was recently sentenced to prison on serious charges and is not a royal.
- Earlier this year, Mette-Marit had to reduce public duties because of her worsening illness.
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