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Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia confirmed by laboratory tests and chest X-rays, according to a Vatican statement.
Dr. Marc Siegel mentioned that the condition can be dangerous for elderly patients, like Pope Francis, who is 88 years old.
The Vatican announced that the pope underwent a CT scan revealing the pneumonia.
Despite his condition, the Vatican noted that Pope Francis is in good spirits and received the Eucharist on February 18.

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Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic leader’s diagnosis on Tuesday.

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Le Point.fr

What is bilateral pneumonia, of which Pope Francis suffers?

The 88-year-old Supreme Pontiff has been hospitalized since Friday 14 February for bilateral pneumonia. According to the Vatican, his treatment is "complex".

2 days ago·Paris, France

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Le Parisien

What is bilateral pneumonia, to which Pope Francis suffers?

A chest scanner on Tuesday at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, revealed that the sovereign pontiff was suffering from bilateral pneumonia.

2 days ago·Paris, France

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Vatican announces that Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia

The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia. The updated diagnosis means that pneumonia is in both of his lungs; the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to hospital for a respiratory tract infection on Feb. 14 after two weeks of what Francis repeatedly referred to as bronchitis. On Feb. 17, a Vatican press release said that test results revealed a “polymicrobial infection” and that due to the “complex” clinical…

2 days ago

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Vatican - Pope Francis suffers from pneumonia

According to the Vatican, Pope Francis suffers from pneumonia on both sides.

3 days ago·Germany

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Vatican: Last Medical Part of Pope Francis

Pope Francis shows a "low improvement" in his state of health, according to the Vatican this Thursday. According to the medical side, the high pontiff has no fever and his hemodynamic parameters remain stable. Francis, 87 years old, was admitted a week ago to Gemelli Hospital in Rome after being diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. Although his evolution is favorable, doctors continue to closely monitor his state of health.

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