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  2. Respiratory failure - Wikipedia

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    The treatment of acute respiratory failure may involve medication such as bronchodilators (for airways disease), [7] [8] antibiotics (for infections), glucocorticoids (for numerous causes), diuretics (for pulmonary oedema), amongst others. [1] [9] [10] Respiratory failure resulting from an overdose of opioids may be treated with the antidote ...

  3. Acute respiratory distress syndrome - Wikipedia

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    3 million per year [1] Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs. [1] Symptoms include shortness of breath (dyspnea), rapid breathing (tachypnea), and bluish skin coloration (cyanosis). [1] For those who survive, a decreased quality of life is ...

  4. Respiratory arrest - Wikipedia

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    Coma, persistent vegetative state, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, death. Respiratory arrest is a serious medical condition caused by apnea or respiratory dysfunction severe enough that it will not sustain the body (such as agonal breathing). Prolonged apnea refers to a patient who has stopped breathing for a long period of time.

  5. Respiratory compromise - Wikipedia

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    Respiratory compromise. Respiratory compromise describes a deterioration in respiratory function with a high likelihood of rapid progression to respiratory failure and death. [1] Respiratory failure occurs when inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system occurs, with a low oxygen level or a high carbon dioxide level.

  6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

  7. Pulmonary edema - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is focused on three aspects: improving respiratory function, treating the underlying cause, and; preventing further damage and allow full recovery to the lung. Pulmonary edema can cause permanent organ damage, and when sudden (acute), can lead to respiratory failure or cardiac arrest due to hypoxia. [7]

  8. Non-invasive ventilation - Wikipedia

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    NIV can be used acutely and long-term. In some people who have presented with acute respiratory failure, there is an ongoing need for long-term use of NIV at home. [2] Non-invasive ventilation has been suggested in the treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) where shortages of invasive ventilation equipment and facilities may arise. [4]

  9. ALS - Wikipedia

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    Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is the primary treatment for respiratory failure in ALS [10] and was the first treatment shown to improve both survival and quality of life. [5] NIV uses a face or nasal mask connected to a ventilator that provides intermittent positive pressure to support breathing.

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