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

“Double pneumonia” is not an official medical term. It may be being used to describe two different aspects of Pope Francis’s ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.” Experts ...

As Pope Francis battles dangerous lung infection, here’s what you need to know about the causes, symptoms, prevention tips ...

Cough is a common feature of several respiratory ailments and bronchitis and pneumonia are no exception It can get confusing ...

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That’s the reason why individuals with a weakened immune system, such as those on immunosuppressive medications, as well as patients with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease and kidney ...

Pneumonia also tends to be more serious given that people over 65 often have comorbid (simultaneous) conditions. These may include chronic lung disease or kidney disease, which not only place them at ...

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Although often dismissed as a seasonal ...

Actress Barbie Hsu’s death from influenza-related pneumonia has thrown the spotlight on this infectious disease complication.