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Respiratory failure
Respiratory failure describes the condition where a person is unable to breathe in enough oxygen to supply the tissues of their body. Respiratory failure can occur in severe cases of asthma, pneumonia, or any condition that prevents a person from breathing normally.
Is a type of:Respiratory disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
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Chest
Hypoventilation syndromes
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