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'''Respiratory failure''' is a [[medical condition]] which affects [[respiration]]. It means the [[Alveolus|alveoli]] in the [[lung]] are not getting enough [[oxygen]]. Because of this, [[gas exchange]] in the [[blood]] is reduced. Respiratory failure will lead to a person's death. For this reason, it is a [[medical emergency]]. Emergency treatment of respiratory failure is very similar to that of [[cardiopulmonary resuscitation]].

'''Respiratory failure''' is a [[medical condition]] which affects [[respiration]]. It means the [[Alveolus|alveoli]] in the [[lung]] are not getting enough [[oxygen]]. Because of this, [[gas exchange]] in the [[blood]] is reduced. Respiratory failure will lead to a person's death. For this reason, it is a [[medical emergency]]. Emergency treatment of respiratory failure is very similar to that of [[cardiopulmonary resuscitation]].

 

== Classification ==

==Classification==

Respiratory failure has been classified by its cause:

Respiratory failure has been classified by its cause:

* In'' obstructive respiratory failure'', there is a mechanical problem that blocks or tightens the passage of the air. Examples of conditions that can produce this include [[Asthma]] and [[Cystic fibrosis]].  

* In'' obstructive respiratory failure'', there is a mechanical problem that blocks or tightens the passage of the air. Examples of conditions that can produce this include [[Asthma]] and [[Cystic fibrosis]].  

[[Category:Medical emergencies]]

[[Category:Medical emergencies]]

[[Category:Respiratory system]]

[[Category:Breathing problems]]

[[Category:Organ failure]]

[[Category:Organ failure]]