Diagnosed with pneumonia: Vatican issues statement on Pope Francis' health
It has been announced that the health of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic world and Head of State of the Vatican, is improving. It was noted that the Pope still requires medical treatment in a hospital setting.
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Vatican officials announced that Pope Francis experienced difficulty breathing due to bronchitis during public events on February 9 and 12. During masses, Francis was unable to complete his speeches and asked his aides to read the texts. The Pope, who was hospitalized in February due to bronchitis, was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. In the latest statement regarding the Pope's health, it was noted that Francis has shown signs of recovery over the last week.
It was noted that the Pope's high-flow oxygen therapy is continuing, while the need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation has decreased during nighttime hours. Officials stated that Francis requires medical support such as physical therapy and respiratory physiotherapy, and is gradually recovering with these treatments.
POPE FRANCIS' ILLNESS
Francis was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14. The Pope, who was found to have a polymicrobial infection in his respiratory tract, was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia on February 18. The Pope's condition was considered critical after he suffered an asthma attack on February 22.
According to a report by NBC News, the Pope, who experienced a bronchospasm crisis on February 28, underwent bronchoaspiration and was placed on mechanical ventilation. It was announced that Francis responded positively to the treatment. On March 3, the Pope suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure and was restarted on non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
It was reported that the Pope, who has been in stable condition since March 4, is showing signs of slight improvement. The Vatican announced that a chest X-ray taken on March 12 radiologically confirmed that there is improvement in Francis' health condition.