Pope Francis' Condition Experiences Resilience Due To Narrowing Of Respiratory Channels

JAKARTA - Pope Francis is experiencing an "isolated respiratory crisis" in the hospital. This condition was a setback when the 88-year-old Pope struggled with double pneumonia.

Francis, 88, has been hospitalized with Gemelli Roma for two weeks, since February 14 due to severe respiratory infections that trigger other complications.

"This afternoon the Holy Father is experiencing an isolated bronospasme crisis," reads a recent detailed report on the Pope's condition, describing the narrowing of the Pope's respiratory tract, which is similar to asthma attacks," the Vatican said.

The whale also experienced "inhaling vomiting and respiratory conditions that suddenly worsened."

He then accepted aspirations to help remove vomit from his respiratory tract, which was followed by a non-invasive mechanical vent, he said.

News on Friday, February 28, followed positive news over the past three days, in which the Vatican said the Pope had previously shown "slight improvement" as he fought what he called "complex" infections caused by two or more microorganisms.

A Vatican official, who did not wish to be named for not being authorized to discuss the Pope's health, said the Pope's respiratory problems on Friday did not last long.

The ventilation the Pope received involved using a thin mask to cover his nose and mouth, the official said.

The doctor is estimated to take 24-48 hours to evaluate how the impact will be on his clinical condition.

The Pope last suffered what the Vatican described as "respiratory crisis such as prolonged asthma" on February 22, but no crisis has been repeated before Friday.