Respiratory Conditions
Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Emergency
ICD-10: J96 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: तीव्र श्वसन विफलता · தமிழ்: கடுமையான சுவாச செயலிழப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತೀವ್ರ ಉಸಿರಾಟ ವೈಫಲ್ಯ · తెలుగు: తీవ్రమైన శ్వాస వైఫల్యం · বাংলা: তীব্র শ্বাসযন্ত্রের ব্যর্থতা · मराठी: तीव्र श्वसन अपयश · ગુજરાતી: તીવ્ર શ્વસન નિષ્ફળતા
About this condition
Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia is a life-threatening condition where the lungs suddenly cannot provide enough oxygen to the blood, causing severe breathing distress. This can result from pneumonia, severe asthma, COVID-19, heart failure, or other serious illnesses. Immediate emergency care with oxygen therapy or ventilator support is essential to prevent organ damage and death.
Common symptoms
severe shortness of breath
rapid breathing
gasping for air
bluish lips or fingers
confusion
extreme fatigue
chest tightness
When to see a doctor: immediately - call ambulance
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | तीव्र श्वसन विफलता · सांस लेने में गंभीर तकलीफ · ऑक्सीजन की कमी · तेज़ सांस |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கடுமையான சுவாச செயலிழப்பு · ஆக்ஸிஜன் பற்றாக்குறை · கடுமையான மூச்சுத் திணறல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತೀವ್ರ ಉಸಿರಾಟ ವೈಫಲ್ಯ · ಆಮ್ಲಜನಕ ಕೊರತೆ · ತೀವ್ರ ಉಸಿರಾಟ ತೊಂದರೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | తీవ్రమైన శ్వాస వైఫల్యం · ఆక్సిజన్ లోపం · తీవ్రమైన శ్వాస ఇబ్బంది |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | তীব্র শ্বাসযন্ত্রের ব্যর্থতা · অক্সিজেনের অভাব · গুরুতর শ্বাসকষ্ট |
| Marathi (मराठी) | तीव्र श्वसन अपयश · ऑक्सिजन कमतरता · गंभीर श्वास त्रास |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | તીવ્ર શ્વસન નિષ્ફળતા · ઓક્સિજનની ઉણપ · ગંભીર શ્વાસ તકલીફ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia?
severe shortness of breath, rapid breathing, gasping for air, bluish lips or fingers, confusion, extreme fatigue.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call ambulance
Is Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call ambulance.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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