A condition in which a patient experiences difficulty breathing. This may be caused by a range of underlying conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, or pulmonary embolism.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System: Gain understanding on how the respiratory system works.
Respiratory distress assessment: Learn how to assess respiratory distress.
Types of respiratory distress: Understand various types of respiratory distress conditions like asthma, COPD, hyperventilation syndrome, pneumonia, etc.
Causes of respiratory distress: Explore common causes of respiratory distress like obstructed airway, infection, pulmonary embolism, anxiety, etc.
Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress: Recognize the common signs and symptoms of respiratory distress like shortness of breath, rapid breathing, chest pain, wheezing, bluish skin, etc.
Diagnostic tests: Learn about diagnostic tests that help in diagnosing respiratory distress conditions like chest X-ray, spirometry, arterial blood gas analysis, etc.
Management of respiratory distress: Familiarize with the management methods of respiratory distress like administering oxygen, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, mechanical ventilation, etc.
Complications of respiratory distress: Understand the possible complications that may arise due to respiratory distress conditions.
Prevention of respiratory distress: Get to know about the ways to prevent respiratory distress like avoiding smoking and exposure to air pollution, timely treatment of lung infections, etc.
Emergency management of respiratory distress: Learn about the steps you should take in an emergency situation, when someone is experiencing respiratory distress.
Acute Asthma: It is a common respiratory distress caused by narrowing of airways due to inflammation, causing breathlessness, chest pain, cough, and wheezing.
Acute Bronchitis: This respiratory distress is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi, causing cough, fever, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Acute Pulmonary Edema: This is a severe respiratory distress caused by excess fluid accumulation in the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough, and rapid heartbeat.
Anaphylaxis: This is a severe allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory distress, causing difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing and wheezing, and rapid heartbeat.
Pneumonia: This respiratory distress is caused by inflammation of the lungs due to an infection in the respiratory system, which may cause cough, fever, chills, and shortness of breath.
Pulmonary Embolism: It is a life-threatening condition where a blood clot develops within the lungs, blocking blood flow, causing chest pain, difficulty breathing, and rapid heartbeat.
Pulmonary Hypertension: This is a rare but serious lung condition that causes high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which can lead to shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue.
Respiratory Failure: This is a life-threatening respiratory distress caused by the inability of the lungs to supply enough oxygen to the body, which can cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat.
COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a progressive respiratory disease that causes difficulty in breathing due to the narrowing of the airways. It may cause cough, fatigue, and wheezing.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): ARDS is a severe respiratory distress caused by damage to the lungs due to inflammation, infection, or injury, which may lead to shortness of breath, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat.