The health of Pope Francis It has been a reason for concern in recent days due to its diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia. This clinical picture is particularly serious and requires intensive medical care, especially in the first hours of treatment.
He Pope Francis88, he was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome after presenting respiratory difficulties. Initially, bronchitis was diagnosed, but his condition was aggravated and bilateral pneumonia was detected, that is, an infection that affects both lungs.
This type of pneumonia is especially worrying in elderly and with complicated medical history, as is the case of the Pope. Bilateral pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by various pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and fungi.
In the case of Pope Francisdoctors have identified a polymicrobial infection, which means that multiple germs are involved in infection. This situation complicates the treatment, since it is necessary to identify and combat each of the pathogens present.
The treatment of bilateral pneumonia in the Pope Francis It includes the use of antibiotics and corticosteroids to combat infection and reduce inflammation in the lungs. In addition, support therapies are being used, such as oxygen administration, to ensure that the Pope receives enough oxygen while his lungs recover.
The response to treatment in the first 48 to 72 hours is crucial to determine the evolution of the disease. The medical team of the Gemelli Polyclinic has highlighted the complexity of the Pope’s clinical picture due to its medical background.
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He Pope Francis He has had health problems in the past, including a severe pulmonary infection that required lung tissue resection. This previous condition has left scars in its lungs, known as bronchiectasis, which increase the risk of recurrent infections and complicate the current treatment.
Bronchiectasis are a chronic disease that is characterized by the irreversible dilation of bronchials due to lesions on bronchial walls. This condition predisposes patients to frequent pulmonary infections and the accumulation of mucus in the lungs. In the case of the Pope, the presence of bronchiectasias has made his bilateral pneumonia even more difficult to treat.
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