Rome – “As always happens in these situations, the longer the acute state lasts, the more the organism weakens further. It is like walking on a ridge”.
Stefano Nardini, former president of the Italian Society of Pneumology, explains this by analyzing what the path could be for a patient who finds himself in conditions like those of the Pope after the latest respiratory crises.
“The immobility and ventilation is debilitating for the respiratory muscles,” he explained, “and the airways dry up, making it difficult to expel mucus.” For this reason, it is then necessary to proceed with a bronchoscopy that allows the aspirating of “the abundant secretions” that made it difficult for the Pope to breathe.
– The press briefing with the doctors who are treating the Pope at Gemelli has not yet been scheduled. This was learned from Vatican sources who explain that the doctors have given their availability but the press briefing 'will not be immediate'
Article published on March 4, 2025 - 14pm
