Pope Francis’ death after respiratory illness: What to know about bilateral pneumonia
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Pope Francis has died after struggles with bilateral pneumonia. Since the announcement of his condition, respiratory doctors have spoken out about the Catholic leader's diagnosis.
"The polymicrobial infection, which arose on a picture of bronchiectasis and asmatiform bronchitis, and which required the use of antibiotic cortisone therapy, makes the therapeutic treatment more complex," the Vatican said in a statement at the time. "I heard there was a respiratory failure event this morning … where he was unable to catch his breath. We don't know what caused that." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
"The chest CT scan that the Holy Father underwent this afternoon … demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia that required further pharmacological therapy."
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