Rudy Giuliani 'breathing on his own' after 9/11-induced health scare
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering in a Florida hospital after a health scare linked to respiratory issues stemming from his exposure during the 9/11 attacks. The 81-year-old was briefly placed on mechanical ventilation due to pneumonia but is now breathing on his own. His condition is improving, though he remains under medical supervision as a precaution.
- ▪Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in Florida due to pneumonia complicated by a 9/11-related restrictive airway disease.
- ▪Giuliani was near the World Trade Center when the first tower collapsed and inhaled toxic dust that led to long-term respiratory issues.
- ▪The condition known as 'World Trade Center Cough' has affected thousands of first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks.
- ▪Giuliani's spokesman stated that the disease worsens any respiratory illness and required temporary mechanical ventilation.
- ▪The former mayor is now breathing independently and his health is gradually improving.
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Remembering 9/11 Rudy Giuliani 'breathing on his own' after 9/11-induced health scare Giuliani, 81, has been hospitalized in Florida for several days By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 4, 2026 12:19pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani leads 'Italian Americans for Trump' Rudy Giuliani on 'Fox & Friends First.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's ongoing hospitalization is related to serious health repercussions of his heroism in New York City following the 9/11 terror attacks nearly 25 years ago, and the Republican stalwart's condition appears to be improving, Fox News Digital has learned.
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