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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for respiratory failure
  1. Respiratory Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is respiratory failure? Respiratory failure is a condition in which your blood doesn't have enough oxygen or has too much carbon dioxide. Sometimes you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/respiratoryfailure.html - Health Topics
  2. Lung Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... breathing problems. Some lung diseases can lead to respiratory failure. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health
    https://medlineplus.gov/lungdiseases.html - Health Topics
  3. Critical Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Kidney failure People recovering from certain major surgeries Respiratory failure Sepsis Severe bleeding Serious infections Serious injuries, such ... your lungs. This is for people who have respiratory failure. These machines can help keep you alive, but ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/criticalcare.html - Health Topics
  4. Acute Flaccid Myelitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you need for breathing. This can lead to respiratory failure, which is very serious. If you get respiratory failure, you may need to use a ventilator (breathing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/acuteflaccidmyelitis.html - Health Topics
  5. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the inside of your chest cavity. Kidney failure Respiratory failure How is pneumonia diagnosed? Sometimes pneumonia can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html - Health Topics
  6. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... help, but most people with ALS die from respiratory failure. The disease usually strikes between age 40 and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis.html - Health Topics
  7. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/muscledisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/uncommoninfantandnewbornproblems.html - Health Topics