Singer Demi Lovato Taken to Hospital for Troubled Breathing, Treated for Lung Infection

Singer Demi Lovato is feeling better after being taken to the emergency room on Tuesday with a lung infection.

A friend took Lovato to Providence Tarzana Medical Center because she was having trouble breathing, TMZ reported. Doctors determined her illness was related to the flu and gave her medication, including a Z-Pak.


"She returned home soon after her ER visit and is feeling much better today," an unnamed representative told US Weekly.

The 22-year-old “Heart Attack” singer thanked her fans for their well wishes on Twitter.

Thanks for the get well messages.. The media likes to blow things out of proportion.. I'm fine!! Nothing a little chicken soup can't fix!! *

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 25, 2015

Earlier this month, Lovato tweeted about her coming fifth album.

Btw.... Excited to get back in the studio in days.... Are you guys ready for album #5??? *

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 8, 2015

I've never been more confident in my sound. Never been so sure of who I am as an artist. Never felt this hungry and driven...

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 8, 2015

I can't describe my new sound... The only word that comes to mind is authentic. Very very authentic to who I am & the voice I have inside..

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) February 8, 2015

Fans posted well wishes on Twitter.

@ddlovato sending you a virtual chicken soup * i'm glad you're okay :) ily

— demi lockscreens (@ddllockscreens) February 25, 2015

Praying for your fastest recovery @ddlovato #GetWellSoonDemi ILYSFM ♥ #LovaticsLoveYou pic.twitter.com/QHHszQIPOc

— Princess Mimi (@PrincessMimi96) February 25, 2015

"Demi Lovato is recovering in the hospital after reportedly being rushed to the ER" my heart started beating so fast when i read this

— cande (@fifthxdevonne) February 25, 2015

I just saw "Demi Lovato rushed to hospital" and my heart dropped out of my body that is not an acceptable phrase to use in reference to her

— danika (@lovatoreguii) February 25, 2015

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