Experts Speak on Condition of Pope Francis amid the Hospitalization
POPE FRANCIS – The experts said that the recovery from double pneumonia like in the case of the Roman Pontiff is likely to be long and the chances for a negative outcome is “high”.
The Pope is confined in the hospital for around three (3) weeks now as he battles double pneumonia. It was last February 14 when the Roman Pontiff was admitted to the hospital due to bronchitis.
Amid his battle against pneumonia, Pope Francis felt that his death is near and told two (2) people close to him that he might “not make it this time”. There were several instances when the Sovereign Pontiff had respiratory attacks.
One of the respiratory attack even left the Pope in a critical condition and required the transfusion of two (2) counts of blood. Meanwhile, slight improvements on the clinical condition of the Pope were noted after a few days.
Currently, Pope Francis’ clinical condition remains “stable” but his prognosis remains “guarded”. The Pope had done some work activities and he has even given an audio message expressing his gratitude to the people in Vatican for the prayers for him.
Recently, some experts spoke on the condition of Pope Francis who remains in the battle against double pneumonia. He is confined in a special papal suite in Gemelli hospital in Rome, Italy.
Based on a report on GMA News, medical experts who are not involved in the care of the Pope said that the road to recovery has a huge chance to be long and there can be a lot of risks.
According to International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Secretary General and Professor Christoph Lange, they have seen patients of the same case spend months in hospital. Based on the report, he stressed that rest is really vital.
“Of course he can recover, but the chances for a negative outcome are high. The best advice would be to let him rest, let him take whatever time he needs to get well again,” he said.
Previously, there were claims that Pope Francis had a clash with his cardinals three (3) days before he was hospitalized.