Causes of Anoxia
List of causes of Anoxia
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions
(see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Anoxia)
that could possibly cause Anoxia includes:
Causes of Anoxia (Diseases Database):
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Anoxia
that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Source: Diseases Database
Anoxia Causes: Book Excerpts
Anoxia as a complication of other conditions:
Other conditions that might have
Anoxia as a complication may,
potentially, be an underlying cause of Anoxia.
Our database lists the following as having
Anoxia as a complication of that condition:
Anoxia as a symptom:
Conditions listing Anoxia
as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Anoxia.
Our database lists the following as having
Anoxia as a symptom of that condition:
Related information on causes of Anoxia:
As with all medical conditions,
there may be many causal factors.
Further relevant information on causes of Anoxia may be found in:
Causes of Anoxia: Online Medical Books
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for more information about the causes of Anoxia.
Acute respiratory failure in COPD:
Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
ARF may develop in patients with COPD as a result of any condition that increases the work of breathing and decreases the respiratory drive. Such conditions include respiratory tract infection (such as bronchitis or pneumonia). The most common precipitating factor is bronchospasm, or accumulating secretions secondary to cough suppression. Other causes of ARF in COPD include:
❑ central nervous system (CNS) depression — head trauma or injudicious use of sedatives, opioids, tranquilizers, or oxygen (O2)
❑ cardiovascular disorders — myocardial infarction, heart failure, or pulmonary emboli
❑ airway irritants — smoke or fumes
❑ endocrine and metabolic disorders — myxedema or metabolic alkalosis
❑ thoracic abnormalities — chest trauma, pneumothorax, or thoracic or abdominal surgery.
The incidence of ARF increases markedly with age and is especially high among people age 65 and older.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Acute respiratory failure in COPD:
Causes
(Handbook of Diseases)
ARF may develop in COPD patients from any condition that increases the work of breathing and decreases the respiratory drive. Such conditions include respiratory tract infection (such as bronchitis or pneumonia), which is the most common precipitating factor; bronchospasm; or accumulating secretions secondary to cough suppression. Other causes include:
central nervous system (CNS) depression — head trauma or injudicious use of sedatives, narcotics, tranquilizers, or oxygen
cardiovascular disorders — myocardial infarction, heart failure, or pulmonary emboli
airway irritants — smoke or fumes
endocrine and metabolic disorders — myxedema or metabolic alkalosis
thoracic abnormalities — chest trauma, pneumothorax, or thoracic or abdominal surgery.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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