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Pope Francis' condition remains critical after suffering 'asthmatic respiratory crisis': Vatican

abcnews.go.com Pope Francis' condition remains critical after suffering 'asthmatic respiratory crisis': Vatican

Asthmatic respiratory crisis indicates the pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing on his own, according to medical experts.

Pope Francis' condition remains critical after suffering 'asthmatic respiratory crisis': Vatican

Summary

Pope Francis experienced a critical asthmatic respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen and blood transfusions due to low platelets.

He remains alert but in more pain than the previous day.

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