Actor Greg Vaughn has revealed that he recently underwent emergency treatment after a frightening experience while vacationing in the Rocky Mountains.
Vaughn, who played Eric Brady on Days of Our Lives nearly 1,000 times, revealed the whole story on Instagram, posting a photo of himself holding an oxygen tank and admitting he had “severe altitude sickness.” He explained that he had been diagnosed. ”
The star, who has also worked on popular soap operas “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital,” joked, “It really feels like working and living on a soap opera!” He revealed that he and his ex-wife Turiyah Haud’s three sons, Jathan, Cavan, and Randan, took a trip to Colorado early on spring break.
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Greg Vaughn said his oxygen saturation was 54 percent. (Chris Haston/NBCU Photobank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
“I felt a little tired after a day, felt short of breath after climbing a few flights of stairs, had wheezing, developed nasal congestion after cold, snowy conditions, and developed a headache,” he wrote. “I stayed hydrated all day, so I drank a bottle of Pedialyte until the night, and NyQuil went out with all his energy ready for the BRECK match against the boys the next morning!”
Vaughn continued: “Unfortunately, that night was a night of tossing and turning, not being able to sleep, coughing and feeling blank. My head felt like it was inside a walnut cracker! Unfortunately, morning came and I had to tell my sons and friends.” I had just arrived and was planning to rest at home and make the best of my upcoming final days! ”
Greg Vaughan shared a photo of himself receiving oxygen. (Greg Vaughan/Instagram)
His condition only worsened as the days passed. The next day he remained at home, but felt unwell for two whole days and went to the emergency hospital, where it was discovered that he had severe altitude sickness.
“My blood oxygen level was 54% and my lungs were full of fluid,” he wrote. “Blood oxygen, also known as oxygen saturation, refers to the percentage of hemoglobin in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Most people’s oxygen levels are between 95 and 100 percent.”
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According to the Mayo Clinic, fluid in the lungs in this situation is called “high-altitude pulmonary edema,” and it is “potentially fatal.”
Greg Vaughan stayed on the mountain against doctors’ orders after being diagnosed with severe altitude sickness. (Michael Tran/Film Magic)
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Shortly after sharing her story, Vaughan posted an update saying, “Four hours later, with an IV and several bags of oxygen strapped to my face, I was told I needed to get off the mountain immediately!” Posted.
“But I couldn’t do that. There was still one more day left and I wanted the boys to enjoy their last day at the top of the hill! I decided to take my oxygen tank and go home. . We all had a good laugh and I know what happens next. But my boys took great care of their grandpa and we were lucky to have friends on this trip!”
Although he has skied and hiked many times in his life, he ended his story by telling his followers, “The Colorado Rockies are no joke!”
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On a more serious note, he added, “As the saying goes, ‘Breathe and smell the roses!'” That’s really what we need to remember and be thankful for! ”
