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Surviving Pneumonia
On a skiing vacation, Jay Shiland developed what is believed to be pneumonia. His condition became grave and doctors employed ECMO to add oxygen to his blood and allow Mr. Shiland's lungs to rest and recover.
Hear Jay and his wife tell his story to recovery in their own words below.



