Question 1

how does shock lead to respiratory failure?

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See below: In response to shock, the body secretes many substances, called cytokines, which may be damaging to the lungs causing an acute inflammatory reaction.

Question 2

so what are the symptoms of respiratory failure?

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Respiratory failure: There are a couple causes of respiratory failure that can manifest differently.  Respiratory failure from not getting enough oxygen usually causes people to breathe fast and deep and feel extrememly shrt of breath.  Respiratory failure from too much carbon dioxide usually makes people sleepy and unresponsive.  Respiratory failure from an obstructed airway makes it impossible to talk.

Question 3

what are the main symptoms of end stage respiratory failure?

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Wide range....: There are a wide range of symptoms depending on if the respiratory failure results in carbon dioxide elevation or just low oxygen levels. Low oxygen levels can cause shortness of breath at rest when end-stage, fatigue, mental status change whereas high carbon dioxide levels can cause confusion, sleepiness. The skin can look blue especially at the fingertips, toes, lips. Coma and death can occur.

Question 4

when looking at new homes, get respiratory symptoms from many. why?

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CARPETING?: Smells from new construction structures can trigger respiratory symptoms.

Question 5

is respiratory alkalosis a symptom of fevers?

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No: Respiratory alkalosis is not a symptom. It is a rise in the blood ph that occurs when you breath fast. That often happens in illnesses that also cause fever. So it's a manifestation of the underlying illness, not a "symptom" of fever.

Question 6

why does formaldehyde cause respiratory symptoms?

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IT IS A RESPIRATORY: Tract irritant, which can cause inflammed airways.

Question 7

what do respiratory symptoms have to do with new carpeting?

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Triggers asthma: When synthetic carpet is newly laid, it can release odors from formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds which can trigger asthma.

Question 8

what are the symptoms and signs of severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars)?

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Unusual presentation: The prodrome is often somewhat prolonged, lasting for three to seven days and is characterized by fever (temperature ≥100.5ºf [>38ºc]) malaise, headache, and myalgias. Unlike many all other resp viral prodromes, most patients have no upper resp symptoms during this stage. At the end of this prodrome, the respiratory phase begins with a nonproductive cough, and may lead to dyspnea and resp failure.

Question 9

what's causing my respiratory, skin, and nerve condition? the symptoms are on my profile.

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Comprehensive exam: Your symtoms require a full physical exam, blood testing and urine analysis.Call for an appointment-now!

Question 10

what could be like the flu without respiratory symptoms?

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Many viruses: Many viral illnesses can cause generalized body aches withour any respiratory symptoms. There are also other types of musculoskeletal disorders that can cause gweneralized achiness .Fibromyalgia is one but there are others.

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