Pope Francis says today “Thank God it’s not pneumonia” disease who suffers but “a very acute bronchitis“, contagious”, although he no longer has a fever and continues to be cured with antibiotics when he received participants of the “Ethics of Health Management” seminar in the Vatican today.
He also today explained why doctors advised him not to travel to Dubai to compete. COP 28 Climate Summit: “The reason is it’s very hot in there and you go from heating to air conditioning. And in this bronchial condition, that’s not convenient.”
“Yes, thank you. As you can see, I’m still alive. The doctor won’t let me go to Dubai (…) Thank God it’s not pneumonia. “This is a very acute form of infectious bronchitis,” the pontiff clarified on a morning in which the pontiff kept his entire agenda going, although he preferred not to read the speech for fear of being too tired.
he promises He no longer has a fever And continued healing with antibiotics.
“conditions of the holy father “Their condition is stable and they do not have fever, but the swelling of the lungs associated with respiratory problems is still present,” he confirmed on Wednesday. Vatican Pope’s statement after public audience with thousands of faithful in Paul VI Hall
“Health has an opposite, it is strong and fragile. What health he has, how he endures, how strong it is, but it is also fragile. And not paying attention to health gives way to vulnerability. I really like prevention Medicine because it can prevent the disease, the pope told attendees at the seminar.
He added: “I appreciate what they’ve done. Not only Find medical solutionspharmacology, and Take care of your health, that is, thinking about the benefits of health. And how to preserve this beauty. Not only does it heal, it also preserves. This is your job, thank you for coming. “
“Forgive me for not being able to say more, but I don’t have the courage. So all I want to do is say hello to you,” the pope added in the morning before an audience of seven.
The Argentine pope, who will celebrate his 87th birthday on December 17, confirmed during the audience that his “flu” is still not good.
Last Saturday Francisco was CT scan at a hospital in Rome He confirmed these health problems but ruled out pneumonia.
Just like that, it was surprisingly announced that due to medical advice, he had to suspend his trip to Dubai from tomorrow, December 1 to December 3.
in April, Is hospitalised Having to be treated with antibiotics for three days for bronchitis raises eyebrows pope He arrived in an ambulance with a fever and unexpectedly in June he had to undergo another abdominal hernia surgery due to adhesions from a previous colon diverticulum surgery in July 2021 and was hospitalized for nine years. sky. .