Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic leader’s diagnosis this week.

A follow-up chest CT scan "demonstrated the onset of bilateral ... "The polymicrobial infection, which arose on a picture of bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis, and which required the use ...

“The polymicrobial infection, which arose in the context of bronchiectasis and asthmatic ... In the afternoon, the chest CT scan “demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia that required ...

The infection “arose on a picture of bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis,” which required the use of cortisone antibiotic therapy, the Vatican said. A CT scan carried out Tuesday showed ...