In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

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

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.

Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital in a “fair” condition on Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since being elected in 2013, after he was diagnosed with bronchitis last week. Francis had part of one lung removed as a young man and has ...

When bronchitis symptoms become severe — such as causing ... Doctors may also treat the underlying infection with antiviral drugs or, if the cause was a bacterial infection rather than a virus ...

The well-being of Pope Francis, who was hospitalized on February 14 with symptoms of acute bronchitis, is stable. Tests show ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization ...