The Pope has had 'two episodes of acute respiratory failure', Vatican says

The Pope has had 2 episodes of "acute respiratory failure", the Vatican has said.

The 88-year-old has been successful infirmary since 14 February with a terrible respiratory corruption that triggered different complications.

The Vatican said the respiratory failures were caused by "significant accumulation" of mucus successful his lungs and a "bronchospasm", akin to an asthma attack.

Doctors were past required to execute 2 bronchoscopies - a trial which sees doctors usage a long, thin, scope with a airy to look into the lungs - to measure the Pope's aerial passages, the connection said.

"In the afternoon, non-invasive mechanical ventilation was resumed," The Vatican continued. "The Holy Father has ever remained vigilant, oriented and collaborative. The prognosis remains reserved."

Vatican sources said the concern had been calm this morning, earlier it got worse this afternoon.

The respiratory issues Francis suffered contiguous are owed to an ongoing infection, but helium is not retired of danger, they added.

Asked if the Pope is successful bully spirits, they gave nary answer. When asked if the Vatican's flat is getting acceptable to invited Francis back, the root said it was excessively premature to sermon this.

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