Carmen Barbieri spoke in recent days about her health condition that kept her resting for several days and raised concerns among her family and the public. The host experienced an episode of bronchospasm, meningitis, and a flu with a fever that reached 40 degrees. The doctors evaluated the possibility of admitting her to the hospital, but ultimately decided she should continue her treatment at home.
Since last Sunday, the journalist has been in bed. “I have been in bed since last Sunday and they wanted to admit me on Monday,” she recounted. She received medical clearance on Sunday, but on Monday morning she wanted to return to her work routine too soon.
That same Monday, when she was about to get into the car to go to work, she suffered a fainting spell. She did not lose consciousness, but had to return home and lie down again. For that reason, she also missed Tuesday's recordings of her show.
Carmen has been struggling with respiratory difficulties for years due to a bronchial issue. This condition makes any respiratory illness more complicated and prolongs recovery times. Therefore, strict rest was essential this time.
The return to the air and how she feels now
On Thursday, October 29, in a conversation with TN Show, the host confirmed that she felt better and planned to appear on her show Con Carmen, which airs on El Nueve. “Today I am going to work. I am waiting for the doctor now, who had already given me the clearance,” she explained.
Barbieri acknowledged that the urge to return to work immediately after receiving medical clearance was not the best decision. “The problem is that I wanted to go back to work and I had been in bed for a week missing. I got the clearance on Sunday and on Monday morning very early I said ‘well, I’m going to work now’,” she detailed.
After the episode on the street, rest and medical follow-up helped her recover. “Now I’m fine, so... I’m ready to go to work in a little while,” she emphasized optimistically.
The host stressed that she had already been cleared and that the only obstacle had been her own anxiety to resume activity. With her condition stabilized, she announced that she was preparing to return to the screen in the coming hours.
A situation complicated by history
The professionals treating her highlighted that the combination of bronchospasm, meningitis, and the high fever of 40 degrees represented significant stress for her body. The decision not to admit her aimed to avoid a hospital environment that could add more exhaustion, as long as home monitoring was strict.
Carmen insisted that medical follow-up continues and that she will respect the guidelines to avoid forcing her recovery again. The central message she conveyed is clear: after the decompensation, she is now well and ready to return to her program.
The episode served as a reminder of the importance of not rushing back to work when the body still needs rest. Barbieri, with years of experience in front of the camera, chose this time to prioritize her health and share openly how she navigated the most difficult days of her condition.
