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Pope Francis suffers 2 episodes of “acute respiratory failure,” Vatican says, more than 2 weeks into hospitalization

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Pope Francis suffers 2 episodes of “acute respiratory failure,” Vatican says, more than 2 weeks into hospitalization

The Vatican said Monday evening that Pope Francis had suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory failure” over the course of the day, which it said were caused by “significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm.” The statement said doctors carried out two bronchoscopies to relieve his respiratory distress. In its early Tuesday update, the … Read more

Pope Francis had peaceful night after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says

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Pope Francis had peaceful night after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says

Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night, the Vatican said Sunday, but it is all still touch-and-go given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni’s one-line statement early Sunday didn’t mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. “The night … Read more

Pope Francis is in critical condition after respiratory crisis but “continues to be alert,” the Vatican says

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Pope Francis is in critical condition after respiratory crisis but “continues to be alert,” the Vatican says

Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican said in … Read more

HMPV vs respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza and RSV

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HMPV vs respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza and RSV

Understand how hMPV differs from other common respiratory viruses such as Covid-19, influenza, and RSV to protect your health. Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases continue to be reported in several states across India, although the number of cases is decreasing. While there is no vaccine to prevent or cure this infection, its mild symptoms allow doctors … Read more

HMPV in India: 80-year-old man infected with respiratory virus

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HMPV in India: 80-year-old man infected with respiratory virus

Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (PTI) An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and he does not have any travel history abroad, a statement issued by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said. He was admitted … Read more