Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs and a complex infection, as disclosed by the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic after battling bronchitis. Tests revealed he has a respiratory tract infection, and a chest CAT scan confirmed pneumonia. His treatment involves antibiotic cortisone therapy due to bronchiectasis, a condition making his lungs more prone to infection. Despite health challenges and declining mobility, he remains in good spirits, receiving Holy Communion and expressing gratitude for prayers.
The Vatican disclosed late Tuesday that Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, as concerns grew over a complex infection plaguing the 88-year-old pontiff.
Pope Francis is undergoing a complex treatment using antibiotic cortisone therapy, as a polymicrobial infection arose from asthmatic bronchitis and bronchiectasis.
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