Doctors identify signs and symptoms of sepsis after Kyle Busch’s death

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – We’re learning more about the condition that led to the death of NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch. Busch’s family says he developed sepsis after a severe case of pneumonia.

“You can see these patients deteriorate minutes to hours. They can deteriorate right in front of your eyes in the emergency room,” Dr. Daniel Feinstein, critical care specialist at Novant Health said.

Busch’s family said the 41-year-old was hospitalized Wednesday when he struggled to breathe and coughed up blood. Doctors say the immune system releases chemicals to fight off bacteria but sepsis causes the immune system to go into overdrive…

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