Respiratory Distress
Respiratory distress refers to various types of breathing difficulty. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention because of the risk of respiratory failure. The most severe forms include accessory muscle use, retractions, respiratory depression and respiratory failure. Acute causes
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Causes
Acute Respiratory Conditions: Conditions cause respiratory distress include:
- Respiratory obstruction (upper airway blockage; choking)
- Foreign body in airway
- Asthma attack
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Breathing Difficulty- Overview| Causes| Drugs
- Attention symptoms- Overview| Types
- Respiratory Failure- Overview
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Respiratory Distress:
- Asthma- Overview| Symptoms| Types| Drugs
- Foreign body- Overview| Types
- Pulmonary Edema- Overview| Drugs
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