text: Pope has just one lung, but that`s not a problem, say experts
  Pope has just one lung, but that's not a problem, say experts
  Last Updated: Sat, Mar 16, 2013 09:05 hrs
  Washington: According to news reports, Pope Francishad one lung removed due to an infection when he was a teenager but experts claim this won't have any effect on his day to day routine.
  "A person with two lungs has a lot of reserve function, so if one lung is removed, he or she can still function normally, without shortness of breath," said Loyola University Medical Center pulmonologist Dr. Daniel Dilling.
  Having just one lung might affect the performance of an elite athlete, Dilling said. But otherwise, people who have just one lung "can live normal, productive lives without shortness of breath or other symptoms," Dilling said.