What's the medical condition Whitebeard has?


Whitebeard had a clear medical condition and it seemingly wasn't just old age.
What was it, and why does he have it?

What did it impact?




According to the [One Piece
Wikia](http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Edward_Newgate#Appearance), it is just
old age.

> While not in battle, Whitebeard was typically on oxygen and attached to
> several medical sensor machines, due to health issues concerning his age.




According to the [One Piece
Wikia](http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Edward_Newgate#Appearance), it is just
old age.

> While not in battle, Whitebeard was typically on oxygen and attached to
> several medical sensor machines, due to health issues concerning his age.

