Norway's Crown Princess Faces Health Challenges

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is dealing with serious health issues. She has a lung condition called pulmonary fibrosis. This disease scars the lungs, making it hard for them to work. Doctors think she might need a lung transplant soon. The Norwegian Royal Palace shared this news. They said Mette-Marit's health has been getting worse. Tests showed her lungs are not working as well as before. Doctors at Rikshospitalet University Hospital are getting ready for a possible transplant. Mette-Marit is 52 years old. She was diagnosed with this condition in 2018. Over time, it has been getting worse. She has to rest more and exercise carefully. But she still wants to do her royal duties.In March, the palace said her condition had progressed. She took time off in October to focus on her health. She even talked to the press about needing more help with daily life. Before the announcement, Mette-Marit was out with her family. They visited a nursing home in Oslo. It was a happy event, but now the focus is on her health. Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious condition. It can be hard to treat. Medicine and therapy can help, but sometimes a lung transplant is needed. Mette-Marit's doctors are preparing for this possibility.