AN 84-YEAR-OLD widow who smoked cigarettes despite needing oxygen for a breathing disorder died after a restless night.
Southwark Coroner's Court heard Chinese-born To Mach, admitted to Gallions View Nursing home, Pier Way, in May of last year, collapsed on the morning of January 23.
Health-care assistant Lara Akanni had found Mrs Mach lying on the floor in a corridor.
After being taken to Greenwich District Hospital her condition deteriorated and she died on February 2.
Pathologist Dr Peter Jerreat said the cause of death was bronchial pneumonia.
Coroner Margaret Branthwaite recorded a verdict of accidental death.
July 6, 2001 15:06
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