{"id":1705,"date":"2020-08-21T12:35:56","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T12:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1705"},"modified":"2020-08-31T05:47:58","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T05:47:58","slug":"hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Hypoxia- Symptoms, Causes and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#What_is_Hypoxia\" title=\"What is Hypoxia?\">What is Hypoxia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_hypoxia_and_hypoxemia\" title=\"What are the symptoms of hypoxia and hypoxemia?\">What are the symptoms of hypoxia and hypoxemia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#When_to_seek_medical_attention\" title=\"When to seek medical attention?\">When to seek medical attention?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Causes_of_Hypoxia\" title=\"Causes of Hypoxia\">Causes of Hypoxia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#What_are_the_Complications_of_Hypoxia\" title=\"What are the Complications of Hypoxia?\">What are the Complications of Hypoxia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/hypoxia-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Preventing_Hypoxia\" title=\"Preventing Hypoxia\">Preventing Hypoxia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Hypoxia\"><\/span>What is Hypoxia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypoxia is a medical condition in which tissues (especially the brain and other vital organs) do not get enough oxygen and may be the product of hypoxemia, a disorder in which the oxygen and saturation levels are low in the bloodstream. Hypoxia is dangerous because it can cause irreversible damage to vital organs, and if not treated quickly enough, it can be fatal. Here we are discussing the hypoxia and its Symptoms, Causes and Prevention tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know that\nhypoxia and hypoxemia are two different conditions although the spellings are\nsimilar. Hypoxemia is a disease in which the red blood cells are greedy for\noxygen and this may cause hypoxia over time, a disease in which the tissues\nlack enough oxygen to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_hypoxia_and_hypoxemia\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of hypoxia and hypoxemia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The signs of\nhypoxia and\/or hypoxemia may be either chronic or acute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acute symptoms\nwill quickly develop and typically consist of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shortness of breath,<\/li><li>Rapid breathing, and<\/li><li>A fast heart rate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain\nassociated signs that may be present in both acute and chronic hypoxia and\nhypoxemia include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wheezing<\/li><li>Sweating<\/li><li>Coughing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The person\naffected may initially be slightly confused and appear frail or may experience\nsudden changes in skin colour ranging from blue to cherry red (depending on the\ncauses).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe\nsymptoms seen with cerebral hypoxia include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Confusion,<\/li><li>Inability to communicate,<\/li><li>Coma, and<\/li><li>May result in death.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms\nin pediatric patients can be similar to the above and may include the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lethargy<\/li><li>Irritableness<\/li><li>Anxiousness<\/li><li>Inattentiveness<\/li><li>Sitting up and leaning forward to improve diaphragmatic breathing<\/li><li>Children with epiglottitis and restrictions on the airways may\ndrool and breathe mainly by mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_seek_medical_attention\"><\/span>When to seek medical attention?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should\nseek medical treatment immediately. The health care provider will treat hypoxia\nimmediately, because a lack of oxygen to the tissues and organs may cause\nsevere complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Hypoxia\"><\/span>Causes of Hypoxia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually,\nhypoxia is caused by hypoxemia, which is when the blood has low oxygen levels.\nThe blood normally brings oxygen to your tissues, but your tissues suffer when\nyour blood doesn&#8217;t have enough oxygen and your body begins shutting down. The\nterm hypoxia is often used to identify any of these conditions \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the lack of\noxygen in the blood and tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A serious\nasthma attack and other conditions that make it difficult to get oxygen to the\nlungs can also cause hypoxia. This may include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lung disease \u00e2\u20ac\u201d COPD, emphysema, pneumonia, etc. <\/li><li>Heart problems <\/li><li>Anemia<\/li><li>Cyanide poisoning <\/li><li>Good treatment for pain, and other breathing-impact medications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Complications_of_Hypoxia\"><\/span>What are the Complications of Hypoxia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypoxia is a\nserious condition and must be taken in mind timely. Ignored cases of hypoxia\nmay cause severe and lasting adverse health effects, or even death. Different\ncomplications include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cerebral injury and paralysis <\/li><li>Due to gangrene, death of body tissues <\/li><li>Heart arrest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_Hypoxia\"><\/span>Preventing Hypoxia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another best\nway to avoid hypoxia is every day to keep your asthma underhand. Keep in with\nyour treatment plan for asthma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take your medication to help avoid flares and use your inhaler for\nrescue. <\/li><li>Eat well and stay healthy. <\/li><li>Learn what causes your asthma, and find ways to stop it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult with\nthe doctor to come up with an asthma attack action plan, so that you know what\nto do when you have breathing problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\nalso some ways to avoid hypoxia. One approach involves increasing barometric\npressure to a minimum value, such that oxygen saturation is adequate to avoid\nthe occurrence of hypoxia. Typically this is achieved by pressurizing the cabin\nof the aircraft. The other approach is by using an O2 tool to increase the\nbreathable oxygen in a system. Normally this is done with a pilot wearing an\noxygen mask. The techniques can also be combined to provide greater assurance\nthat hypoxia is avoided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Hypoxia? Hypoxia is a medical condition in which tissues (especially the brain and other vital organs) do not get enough oxygen and may be the product of hypoxemia, a disorder in which the oxygen and saturation levels are low in the bloodstream. 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