Pope Francis, hospitalized for a few days at the Gemelli Policlinico Hospital in Rome, has a bilateral pneumonia. Here’s what it is and what the symptoms are
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An inflammation that affects both lungs, usually caused by bacterial, viral or fungal infections. But what is specifically one bilateral lung? And how do you care? The news that comes from Gemelli is not comforting: Pope Francis’ clinical picture is complicated. Struck precisely by a bilateral pneumonia, it seems that its respiratory tract infection is widening.
In fact, in the case of the elderly or people with a compromised immune system, it can be particularly serious.
The term “bilateral“Indicates that both lungs are involvedwhich can significantly reduce respiratory capacity and lead to more serious complications than unilateral pneumonia.
The symptoms of bilateral pneumonia
Symptoms may vary according to the cause (bacterial, viral, fungal) and the severity of the disease, but the most common are:
How bilateral lung is treated
The treatment depends on the origin of pneumonia:
In addition, the therapy provides:
If pneumonia is severe, hospital hospitalization may be necessary to monitor respiratory function and avoid complications.
The risks and complications of bilateral pneumonia
If not treated adequately, it can lead to:
