Question

Why is Pneumonia mentioned as 'not a nice old gentleman'?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Pneumonia is called the old man's friend because, left untreated, the sufferer often lapses into a state of reduced consciousness, slipping peacefully away in their sleep, giving a dignified end to a period of often considerable suffering.

Answer 2

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Why is Pneumonia mentioned as 'not a nice old gentleman'?

— Pneumonia is called the old man's friend because, left untreated, the sufferer often lapses into a state of reduced consciousness, slipping peacefully away in their sleep, giving a dignified end to a period of often considerable suffering.

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