Winnie Khumalo Opens Up About Asthma Diagnosis and Recovery Journey: “I Had Shortness of Breath”

Winnie Khumalo Opens Up About Asthma Diagnosis and Recovery Journey: “I Had Shortness of Breath”

  • Winnie Khumalo experienced a health scare when she was rushed to a Johannesburg hospital due to shortness of breath and was unexpectedly diagnosed with asthma
  • The legendary Wena Nami singer shared her surprise at receiving this diagnosis at her age but noted that it is in the early stages and manageable
  • Khumalo, also diagnosed with diabetes in the past, is now recovering at home and focusing on a healthy lifestyle, determined to live a long life for her family

Winnie Khumalo got a health scare when she was rushed to the hospital after a medical emergency. The star shared that she had difficulties breathing and had a shocking diagnosis.

Winnie Khumalo talks about her health
Winnie Khumalo opened up about her health scare. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images
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Winnie Khumalo talks about her asthma diagnosis

Legendary singer Winnie Khumalo had a health scare when she experienced shortness of breath. The singer shared that she was admitted to a Johannesburg hospital following the incident.

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The Wena Nami singer revealed that she never knew she was asthmatic until she was rushed to the hospital. She told ZiMoja that she never heard of anyone getting such a diagnosis at her age. The singer added that doctors assured her that her condition is still in the early stages and can be managed.

"I have never heard of anyone being diagnosed with asthma at this age. But the doctors have told me it's still in the early stages and I need to manage it well and just take care of myself."

Winnie Khumalo recovering well at home

The singer understands that health is wealth and is taking great care of herself while recovering at home. Khumalo, who was also diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago, said she is eating healthy. She said:

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"I am a fighter, everyone knows. Many of my peers have passed on, but I want to see my grandchildren grow old, so I pray for a long life."

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.