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Investing.com -- Pope Francis’ respiratory condition has worsened due to an isolated bronchospasm, according to a statement from the Holy See Press Office released Friday evening. The Pope was immediately started on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, which he is currently responding to.
On Friday afternoon, after a morning spent in respiratory physiotherapy and prayer, the Pope experienced an isolated bronchospasm. This led to a vomiting episode, causing him to inhale some and resulting in a sudden deterioration of his respiratory condition.
The Pope was quickly subjected to bronchial aspiration to clear his airways and was placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, which improved his oxygen levels. He has remained alert and aware throughout, actively cooperating with the therapeutic treatments.
The Pope’s prognosis remains guarded at this time.
The Pope continues to receive treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. He was admitted on February 14, following a respiratory tract infection.
The Holy See Press Office stated that it will take between 24 and 48 hours to fully assess the Pope’s clinical condition following the isolated bronchospasm episode.
Thanks to the non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Pope’s gas exchange values have reportedly returned to levels similar to those before the bronchospasm episode.
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