A fashion designer, Chidi Sunday, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how he was diagnosed with a lung infection that left him unable to breathe properly, forcing him to rely on oxygen to live Can you narrate what led to your illness? My name is Chidi Sunday. I’m a fashion designer, stylist wardrobe manager, and event curator. I am from River State, and I will be 28 years old by August this year.
I am the only son, I have two younger siblings. I was diagnosed with lung disease and have been on oxygen for about two months. The doctors said I have to be oxygen-dependent till my lungs can pick up.
Can you narrate what happened? I did not expect this, because I was always healthy. However, about two months ago, I can’t remember the exact date, I woke up at 3:00 am and noticed I was struggling to breathe. I couldn’t breathe well and I was struggling to walk.
I collapsed and was rushed to the hospital and that is how I was admitted here. Which hospital are you currently in? Infectious Disease Hospital, (IDH) Yaba, Lagos. How long have you been a fashion designer? Over four years.
Where are you based? I am based in Lagos. How do you feel about this situation? To be honest, it’s been a real struggle. I feel very bad seeing myself in this critical condition.
At first, I didn’t think it was that bad because the signs weren’t there. But as time went by, things got worse. It’s been tough having to rely on oxygen and medicine every single day.
I have to buy oxygen every day just to stay.
