In addition to a number of other chronic diseases, Beethoven had significant asthma. According to the Faces of Asthma, while Beethoven was composing his musical masterpieces, the "bumbling doctors" of Vienna were unable to give him any relief from his asthma. Despite this, he was one of the world's most masterful composers.
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I forget how old Beethoven was when he died, but as I have said before, I do all that I can and enjoy and get around slow enough to enjoy everything:)