Toronto mayor feeling better, no word on release

CTV Toronto Published Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 9:24AM EDT Last Updated Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 6:39PM EDT

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was released from hospital Thursday afternoon after an infection triggered his asthma, leading to a two-day hospitalization.

Speaking to TSN radio after his release, Ford said he was ready to be back at city hall again Friday.

It was just an allergic reaction to something in my esophagus and I couldnt breath, so it freaked me out for a bit, but Im back in fighting form and Ill be at work tomorrow, Ford told the sports radio station.

Ford admitted himself to Humber River Hospital late Tuesday night.

A release issued by the mayors press secretary Wednesday said Ford has suffered an adverse reaction to food, which irritated his throat and stomach and triggered his asthma.

Fords mother, Dianne Ford, spoke to reporters Thursday before her son was released. She thanked citizens for their support.

On behalf of the Ford family, we really, truly appreciate all the phone calls weve got, the concerns, the support, really, really has been wonderful and we sincerely appreciate it, she said.

Fords brother, Coun. Doug Ford, also spoke to reporters earlier in the day, saying that his brother was making a speedy recovery.

The doctor said he should be released today and everything seems to be all right, he said. The doctor said hes strong, strong heart, he feels good. He has an infection in his throat, but hes good to go. Hes sitting there, returning phone calls and asking for the Toronto Sun for his football picks.

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