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How does pneumonia cause cyanosis?
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Cyanosis: Cyanosis is the low level or lack of oxygen. Pneumonia makes the exchange of oxygen in the lungs difficult. One who has pneumonia often finds their oxygen level too low or cyanotic.
Answered 9/28/2016
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