Pontiff had a quiet night and continues to have improvement, but the complex picture still requires hospital observation
O, 88, will have to remain hospitalized for “A few more days”, Said the morning of this 3rd (11.mar.2025). Despite having spent a quiet new night and showing light improvement, Pontiff’s health condition is still complex and requires observation.
“Given the important infectious picture presented in admission, it will be necessary to continue pharmacological treatment in a hospital environment for a few more days”, Said the one released by the Vatican, who reported that the Pope woke up around 8 am on 3rd (11.mar).
Francisco is hospitalized at the Annostino Gemelli University Polyclinic Hospital in Rome, Italy since February 14 to treat a bronchitis, but was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
PNEUMONIA BILATERAL
Elie Fess, a pulmonologist at the Syrian-Lebanese hospital, said bilateral pneumonia is an infection caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, affecting both lungs.
“Bilateral pneumonia is a severe condition, especially for an elderly patient. It is very common to start with a viral infection and evolve into a bacterial infection”, The doctor told Poder360.
FISS also stated that this form of the disease is more severe than common pneumonia, as it compromises the 2 lungs, significantly increasing the risk of evolution to a widespread infection.
“In very elderly patients, the risk of complicating an existing infection increases considerably”Said the expert.
According to the Syrian-Lebanese doctor, the disease manifests itself in various forms in each patient.
“In general, symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. However, depending on the extent of the infection, the patient may have difficulties in blood oxygenation“, These.
