Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.

Pope Francis, 88, has pneumonia in both lungs after a bronchitis flare-up. Pneumonia, caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal ...

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study.

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

Corticosteroids reduce the swelling in your lungs and airways, making breathing easier. The fungus that causes oral ... related to oral thrush and possible treatment options that may work for ...

Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia amid pre-existing lung conditions like bronchiectasis and ...

Around 32% of people who have had prior damage from lung diseases will die after five years if they also get a common fungal infection ... but not to those with lung damage. Treatment with antifungal ...

C. neoformans is the leading cause of fungal meningitis, a rare but deadly swelling of the brain that occurs in people with weakened immune systems. "Cryptococcus cells in the lungs are very ...