Pneumonia, bronchitis or flu – the three deadly threats to people in their 70s
It’s an unfortunate fact that we become more vulnerable to respiratory infections as we get older. Viruses and bugs that we ...
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What is double pneumonia? Pope Francis's diagnosis explained.
Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be ...
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Pope Francis Has Double Pneumonia — Here’s What That Means
Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.
Vatican authorities say the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?
LONDON, UK — Vatican officials have said Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating his ...
Pope Francis set to stay in hospital another WEEK as Pontiff, 88, battles pneumonia and bronchitis… could he resign?
THE Pope is up and about after a good night, according to the Vatican, but cardinals now face the question – will Francis ...
Medical team says Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening
The 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in a hospital with pneumonia on top of chronic bronchitis. Francis’ doctors ...
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Pope’s chronic lung condition plus infection are serious, doctor says
While Pope Francis’s life is not in immediate danger, the level of multiple infections in his lungs means he is not ...
Pope’s condition not immediately life-threatening, doctor says, as pneumonia treatment continues
Is the pope out of danger? No. Both doors are open. Is he at risk of immediate death? No. The therapy needs time to work,” Sergio Alfieri, a surgeon who has operated on the pope in the past, said ...