The Vatican reported a new attack of bronchospasm in the Pope

"This afternoon, after a morning spent in the chapel alternating between respiratory physiotherapy and prayer, the Holy Father experienced a separate episode of bronchospasm," the portal says.

Immediately after the attack, the pontiff was connected to non-invasive artificial ventilation in order to increase the level of oxygen in his blood.

It is specified that he cooperated with doctors, without rejecting therapeutic methods of treatment. At the moment, the status of the head of the Vatican has not been determined. It will take doctors several days to make a final conclusion.

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About госпитализации the Pope, the press service of the Holy See reported on February 14. February 17th pontifex They were left in the hospital due to a respiratory tract infection. The next day, he was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. On February 22, the pope needed blood transfusion, and he also continued to receive large doses of oxygen against the background of an aggravated respiratory crisis. On February 25, it was reported that the pope is still in critical condition, but its indicators are stable.