YouTuber Ethan Payne was hospitalized on Monday, April 22, after suffering a severe asthma attack, which he described as a “life-threatening” health issue that left him “pretty shaken up.” In an update posted on Wednesday, April 24, Payne shared the details of his condition and his experience in the hospital, where he was admitted to the resuscitation unit and then transferred to the respiratory ward. Payne, who has been open about his asthma in the past, has been put on a “new plan” for his condition and hopes to make a “super comeback soon.” He is currently recovering in a hospital five hours from home, with the support of his fiancée, daughter, and fellow YouTubers, including the Sidemen.
In his update, Payne shared a series of selfies showing himself in different “phases” of his treatment, including wearing an oxygen mask and a hospital gown. In his Phase One photo, Payne claimed he “nearly died,” while in Phase Two he says he “thought this was actually the end” for him. Now, he’s feeling “more positive and thankfully alive” after getting through Phase Five of his treatment.
Payne has been open about his asthma for some time, notably opening up about the time he experienced an asthma attack during one of KSI’s boxing matches, saying it felt like someone was “pushing on his chest constantly.” “I just couldn’t get the breath in,” he said during an episode of the ‘What’s Good’ Podcast.
Other top creators have offered their well-wishes to Payne following his hospitalization, including American vlogger and Behzinga, who has also been recovering from a recent illness.
