Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an ...

Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and 'diagnostic tests' on Friday, Feb. 14, the Vatican said in a news release.

Here's what causes bronchitis, how the illness usually spreads and how you can treat symptoms if it affects you or a loved ...

Asthmatic bronchitis can make respiratory symptoms worse and require treatment to support lung function. Having asthma puts you at an increased risk of bronchitis. This is because asthma ...

The pope experienced “two very critical episodes that were life threatening" during his hospitalization, his doctors said.

LONDON (AP) — Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia. He was also treated for a complex lung infection and has suffered several ...

The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis (CB) is important, significant and overlapping in nature. This review will analyze the relationship ...

The 88-year-old pope gave a thumbs up and acknowledged the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony overlooking the ...

Bronchitis generally gets better on its own without treatment. Both the common cold and bronchitis can be caused by a virus, but only bronchitis can also be caused by bacteria. Beyond this ...

The pontiff left the hospital on Sunday following treatment for a severe respiratory infection that led to bilateral ...

The medical episode was so severe that doctors feared he "might not survive the night." Related: Pope Francis Hospitalized ...