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Pope Francis is reported to be in critical condition, suffering from a severe illness known as bilateral pneumonia, commonly referred to as double pneumonia.
Let's know what is the disease and its symptoms.
It is an infection that spreads to both lungs. This causes the air sacs to swell and can fill with pus
This can cause cough with phlegm, fever, chills, body ache and difficulty in breathing
This disease is caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi
According to medical experts, people over 65 years of age are more at risk of this disease
Apart from age, there can be other reasons for this disease such as lung damage from previous infections, lung disease, weak immune system, smoking
If you see any symptoms of this disease, contact the doctor immediately