Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia and other respiratory infections
In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.
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Pope Francis Has Double Pneumonia — Here’s What That Means
Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.
What to know about pneumonia as Pope Francis is hospitalized
So far, 2025 has been the winter of respiratory ailments, with influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...