he pope franciscoThe 87-year-old suffers from bronchitis, as he himself said at an event this Saturday Holy Seehe was unable to read his speech due to a cough.
“I thank you all, I have prepared a speech but I cannot read it because of bronchitis,” the Argentine pope said at the opening of the Pontifical Judicial Year.
pope, suffering from mild flu symptomsHe had to go to a Rome hospital for follow-up tests on Wednesday. That morning, he held a public audience at the Vatican but did not read any of his own words.
The pope canceled scheduled appointments last Saturday and Monday, although he led Angelus prayers on Sunday.
Francisco did meet with the head of the German government and prime minister this Saturday. Olaf ScholzHe expressed to him his desire to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means ring And in Ukraine.
Francisco, who uses a wheelchair, has developed a series of health problems in recent years, particularly with his knees, hips and colon.
He also underwent abdominal surgery in June and had to cancel a trip to Dubai in December. Twenty-eighth meeting of the Conference of the Partiesis an annual climate event organized by the United Nations bronchitis.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), acute bronchitis (sometimes called a chest cold) occurs when the airways in the lungs become inflamed and mucus is produced in the lungs. That’s why he’s coughing.
However, it is usually a virus that causes acute bronchitis. Sometimes it can also be caused by bacteria.
Symptoms of acute bronchitis last less than 3 weeks and may include:
- Cough with or without mucus
- chest pain
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- mild headache
- mild body aches
- sore throat
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, it is recommended to see a doctor.
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