Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues, given mechanical ventilation [View all]
Source: NBC News
Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues, given mechanical ventilation
In the early afternoon he suffered the bronchospasm, which “resulted in an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory picture,” The Vatican said.
Feb. 28, 2025, 2:26 PM EST
By Marlene Lenthang and Zoe Holland
Pope Francis’ condition suffered a “sudden worsening” Friday afternoon after “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm,” the Vatican said Friday.
The 88-year-old pontiff spent the morning undergoing respiratory physiotherapy and praying in the chapel.
In the early afternoon he suffered the bronchospasm, which “resulted in an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory picture.”
A bronchospasm is when the muscles in the bronchi, the airways that connect the lungs to the windpipe, tighten and cause airways to narrow, limiting the intake of oxygen, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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