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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on March 19, adding that the 88-year-old’s clinical condition was “improving” after more than one ...

(UPDATE) VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding that the 88-year-old's clinical condition was "improving" after more than one month ...

Pope Francis has stopped the use of oxygen mask to breathe at night and his health ... during blood transfusions to help boost hemoglobin levels and improve oxygen delivery in the blood.

The diminished airflow can reduce oxygen levels in the bloodstream and ... therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. CPAP involves wearing a mask while sleeping. The mask provides a continuous stream ...

The 88-year-old had used an oxygen mask overnight for a third time, the Holy See said. The pontiff was hospitalised on February 14 at Rome's Gemelli hospital with breathing difficulties but is now ...