The prognosis remains "uncertain," the Vatican said. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis suffered a "sudden worsening of his respiratory condition," after an "isolated attack of bronchospasm" which caused ...

Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday, causing him to breathe in vomit, the Vatican said. Francis required non-invasive mechanical ventilation following the complication. The pope remained ...

Pope Francis began noninvasive ventilation on Friday after experiencing a respiratory crisis that led to a “sudden worsening” of his condition, the Vatican said. According to a Feb. 28 medical ...

Feb. 28 (UPI) --The Vatican said Friday that Pope Francis is on a breathing machine after suffering a sudden respiratory episode during his hospitalization. "The Holy Father, this afternoon, after a ...

When something sets off or triggers an asthma attack, like exercise, airways become inflamed and swollen, and the muscles around the airways tighten (bronchospasm). Symptoms of asthma include wheezing ...