Elton John health: Rocketman singer makes tearful pneumonia admission – symptoms and signs

Elton John is set to feature in the One World: Together At Home concert on Saturday night. The virtual concert is being broadcast on major television networks across the world, while also being streamed online.

The Rocketman singer will be joined by a whole host of performers throughout the night, including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Lady Gaga.

The event has been organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), to support frontline workers during the coronavirus crisis.

The WHO said: “This virtual concert, organized by WHO and international advocacy organization Global Citizen, will bring together people who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to take meaningful actions to protect health and to support the global COVID-19 response.

“It will also celebrate and support brave healthcare workers doing life-saving work on the frontlines.”

John’s performance will come just a few months after he was forced to halt a concert.

He made an emotional admission about his pneumonia diagnosis in February, earlier this year.

The singer apologised to his fans in Auckland, but thanked them for their support.

“I want to thank everyone who attended tonight’s gig in Auckland,” he wrote on Instagram, at the time.

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“I was diagnosed with walking pneumonia earlier today, but I was determined to give you the best show humanly possible.

“I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more. I’m disappointed, deeply upset and sorry. I gave it all I had.

“Thank-you so much for your extraordinary support and all the love you showed me during tonight’s performance. I am eternally grateful. Love, Elton xx.”

Walking pneumonia is another way of saying ‘mild pneumonia’.

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Pneumonia is a condition that describes an inflammation of the airways.

It’s usually caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungal infection.

Both pneumonia and walking pneumonia are the same thing, except the symptoms tend to be much more manageable.

Some people may even have walking pneumonia without even knowing it.

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Common walking pneumonia symptoms include a mild fever, a sore throat, headaches, and a dry cough.

It can also lead to difficulty breathing, a loss of appetite, and even chest pain.

The condition doesn’t often require treatment, although more serious cases may need hospital treatment.

But, you should still see a doctor if you feel unwell and have the typical symptoms of pneumonia, the NHS urged.

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