Pope Francis Suffers Coughing Fit, Requires Non-Invasive Ventilation
The Vatican reports on the Pope's health following a coughing episode, highlighting his ongoing medical care.
Pope Francis experienced a coughing fit on Friday afternoon, resulting in nausea and swallowing difficulties.
Following his treatment and stabilization, he has been placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, according to a statement from the Vatican.
The extent to which this incident has impacted his health is yet to be determined, with physicians expected to provide further assessments in the next one to two days.
Despite his condition, the 88-year-old pontiff remained conscious and cooperative with medical staff.
He has shown positive responses to treatment, continuing to receive oxygen through a mask.
Vatican News confirmed these developments through its official Facebook page.
Prior to this incident, news earlier in the afternoon reported a more favorable outlook on the Pope’s health.
Following a quiet night, his condition had improved, and he was no longer considered to be in a critical state.
This information was shared by a Vatican source with the AFP news agency, who noted that his health remains classified as 'complex.'
Pope Francis was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14, where he was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and faced concerns regarding potential sepsis.
His condition had deteriorated to a critical level, but in the last two nights, he had experienced a relatively stable period, with no asthma attacks reported since the weekend and he was able to engage in work during the day.
Nevertheless, his medical team continues to exercise caution regarding all prognoses, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and care needs.
Following his treatment and stabilization, he has been placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, according to a statement from the Vatican.
The extent to which this incident has impacted his health is yet to be determined, with physicians expected to provide further assessments in the next one to two days.
Despite his condition, the 88-year-old pontiff remained conscious and cooperative with medical staff.
He has shown positive responses to treatment, continuing to receive oxygen through a mask.
Vatican News confirmed these developments through its official Facebook page.
Prior to this incident, news earlier in the afternoon reported a more favorable outlook on the Pope’s health.
Following a quiet night, his condition had improved, and he was no longer considered to be in a critical state.
This information was shared by a Vatican source with the AFP news agency, who noted that his health remains classified as 'complex.'
Pope Francis was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14, where he was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and faced concerns regarding potential sepsis.
His condition had deteriorated to a critical level, but in the last two nights, he had experienced a relatively stable period, with no asthma attacks reported since the weekend and he was able to engage in work during the day.
Nevertheless, his medical team continues to exercise caution regarding all prognoses, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and care needs.
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