<p> Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital here after experiencing breathlessness, is stable and likely to be discharged within "three to four days", Dr Jalil Parkar, the chest specialist treating the screen icon, said on Tuesday.</p>.<p>Kumar, 98, is under treatment at the suburban Khar-based Hinduja Hospital, a non-Covid-19 facility, since Sunday.</p>.<p>The actor was diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion, which is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs.</p>.<p>"He is stable. We will take a call on removing fluids tomorrow. He might get discharged in three to four days," Parkar told PTI.</p>.<p>On Monday, Parkar said Kumar's health had improved, with his oxygen saturation levels better and his breathing difficulty reduced.</p>.<p>Last evening, Kumar's wife, veteran actor Saira Banu, also shared a note on his official Twitter account, thanking fans for their prayers and best wishes.</p>.<p>"My husband, my Kohinoor, our Dilip Kumar Sahab's health is stable and doctors have assured me that he should be discharged soon,' the 76-year-old actor wrote.</p>.<p>Banu also shared her picture with Kumar from his hospital bed.</p>.<p>The Hindi cinema veteran was admitted to the same hospital last month for a regular health check-up.</p>.<p>Kumar, who made his acting debut with "Jwar Bhata" in 1944, has appeared in several iconic films in his career spanning over five decades, such as "Kohinoor", "Mughal-e-Azam", "Devdas", "Naya Daur", "Ram Aur Shyam", among others.</p>.<p>He was last seen on the big screen in "Qila" in 1998. </p>
<p> Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital here after experiencing breathlessness, is stable and likely to be discharged within "three to four days", Dr Jalil Parkar, the chest specialist treating the screen icon, said on Tuesday.</p>.<p>Kumar, 98, is under treatment at the suburban Khar-based Hinduja Hospital, a non-Covid-19 facility, since Sunday.</p>.<p>The actor was diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion, which is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs.</p>.<p>"He is stable. We will take a call on removing fluids tomorrow. He might get discharged in three to four days," Parkar told PTI.</p>.<p>On Monday, Parkar said Kumar's health had improved, with his oxygen saturation levels better and his breathing difficulty reduced.</p>.<p>Last evening, Kumar's wife, veteran actor Saira Banu, also shared a note on his official Twitter account, thanking fans for their prayers and best wishes.</p>.<p>"My husband, my Kohinoor, our Dilip Kumar Sahab's health is stable and doctors have assured me that he should be discharged soon,' the 76-year-old actor wrote.</p>.<p>Banu also shared her picture with Kumar from his hospital bed.</p>.<p>The Hindi cinema veteran was admitted to the same hospital last month for a regular health check-up.</p>.<p>Kumar, who made his acting debut with "Jwar Bhata" in 1944, has appeared in several iconic films in his career spanning over five decades, such as "Kohinoor", "Mughal-e-Azam", "Devdas", "Naya Daur", "Ram Aur Shyam", among others.</p>.<p>He was last seen on the big screen in "Qila" in 1998. </p>