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What is double pneumonia? Pope Francisās health diagnosis explained
The Pope Francis remains in a stable but critical position as he continues to treat for double pneumonia at Agostino Jamelli Hospital in Rome. Doctors say double pneumonia or bilateral pneumonia causes an infection that provokes the air in your lungs, or alveoli, which is filled with fluid or pus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Read to know its symptoms and methods of treatment.
The clinical position of the pope is called important but stable (pic: Instagram/ISTock)
The Pope Francis is ready to undergo treatment for double pneumonia ā a lung infection that affects both your lungs ā when they had a rest night, the Vatican Press office announced.
While the one-line press note did not give any further details, the clinical position of the Pope is said to be important but stable. āNo acute respiratory episodes have been done, and hemodynamic parameters remain stable,ā the previously mentioned by a release.
The Pope was admitted to Agostino Jameli Hospital in Rome on 14 February after a match of bronchitis. Recently, a health update also mentioned that he was showing signs of mild kidney inadequacy, which appears to be under control.
What is double pneumonia?
Experts say double pneumonia or bilateral pneumonia causes an infection that provokes the air in your lungs, or alveoli, which is filled with fluid or pus. This inflammation makes it difficult to breathe. The most common causes of pneumonia are bacteria and viruses, or infections from fungi or parasites.
Pneumonia can also be classified by the number of lobe segments in your lungs that are infected. If more sections are infected, whether in a lung or both lungs, the disease is likely to be more severe.
What are the signs and symptoms of double pneumonia?
According to experts, while the signs of double pneumonia are the same for pneumonia in a lungs, they are not necessarily more severe because both lungs are infected. Doctors say that it is important to note that double pneumonia does not mean dual severity, as you can also have light infections in both lungs or also a serious infection in both lungs.
Symptoms of this infection differ depending on your age, general health and type of infection. Some signs include:
- breathlessness
- Chest pain
- Crowd
- Cough that can produce phlegm
- High fever, sweating and chills
- Rapid heart and breathing rate
- Tiredness
- nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
For those who are over 65 years of age, some additional symptoms include:
- Confusion and illusion
- Changes in thinking capacity
- A low-normal body temperature
How is double pneumonia treated?
Doctors say that double pneumonia has the same treatment process in a lungs. The treatment plan largely depends on the cause and severity of infection, age and general health ā how strong your immune system is.
Your treatment also includes over-the-counter drugs to relieve pain and fever, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen or tilanol. Many times, doctors also prescribe cough medication to help managing cough so that you can relax. According to the Cleveland Clinic, cough helps to move the fluid from your lungs, so you do not want to finish it.
Apart from the medicine, some lifestyle changes can also help, such as
- A lot of comfort
- Drink lots of fluids to hydrate your body
- Do not push yourself to go back to your regular activities soon
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