Pope Francis suffered a major setback in his hospital treatment for pneumonia today, after a “significant” build-up of mucus in his airways, as the Vatican issues its latest health update on the Pontiff
The Pope today suffered a setback in his treatment for pneumonia after having “two episodes of acute respiratory failure”.
It was caused by a “significant” build up of mucus in the airways of the lungs. The Vatican said: “Today, the Holy Father presented two episodes of acute respiratory failure, caused by significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm.
“Two bronchoscopies were therefore performed with the need for aspiration of abundant secretions. In the afternoon, non-invasive mechanical ventilation was resumed.
“The Holy Father has always remained vigilant, oriented and collaborative. The prognosis remains reserved.”
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