CONTEXT: Dyspnea has rarely been reported as a presenting symptom in patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Intermittent Fever

  We report a case of a patient with dyspnea, cough, and intermittent fever as well as ILD associated ASS in the absence of muscular involvement. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Further workup revealed markedly elevated serum creatine kinase, abnormal electromyography and edema of her thigh muscles on magnetic resonance imaging. Diagnosis of polymyositis was confirmed by muscle biopsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Mediastinal Mass

  CT chest with contrast showed a large mediastinal mass. Three different processes coexisted in this patient: simultaneous occurrence of a myasthenia gravis crisis, asthma exacerbation and a component of heroin use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Noninvasive ventilation is an effective treatment for a significant proportion of patients with acute respiratory failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

You may need treatment in intensive care unit at a hospital. Chronic respiratory failure can often be treated at home. But if your chronic respiratory failure is severe, you might need treatment in a long-term care center. [medlineplus.gov]

Treatment for respiratory failure depends on whether the condition is acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing) and its severity. Treatment also depends on the condition's underlying cause. Acute respiratory failure can be a medical emergency. [nhlbi.nih.gov]

Another study examines CPAP and medical treatment given at different time intervals, and not supplemental CPAP compared to standard medical treatment alone. It was therefore excluded [ 18 ]. [doi.org]

Prognosis is poor, particularly after allogeneic transplantation, and literature to guide clinical decision-making is scarce. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis of Respiratory failure (types I and II) Respiratory failure is a severe condition that is generally terminal unless treated. [healthengine.com.au]

[…] aimed at the underlying lung disease, and may include: Bronchodilator drugs to reverse some airway obstruction Methods to stop smoking Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation, or mechanical ventilation if needed Oxygen if the blood oxygen level is low Prognosis [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Despite lung protective ventilation, prone position and neuromuscular blockade, refractory respiratory failure of unknown etiology supervened (ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen 46-130) and ECMO was initiated after [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Describe the various etiologies of acute respiratory failure. [mcgill.ca]

Author information 1 Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Japan. 2 Clinical Research Center, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Japan. 3 Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Hyogo College of Medicine, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The objective of this study was to provide a broad characterization of the epidemiology of ARF among adults hospitalized in the United States using a large nationally representative database. [journalofhospitalmedicine.com]

Myasthenia gravis (MG): epidemiological data and prognostic factors. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2003;998413- 423 PubMed Google Scholar Crossref 16. Varelas PNChua HCNatterman J et al. [jamanetwork.com]

Hypoxemic and hypercapnic respiratory failure are described, and the pathophysiological underpinnings of each type are reviewed. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Abstract This article reviews the definition, pathophysiology, etiology, assessment, and management of acute respiratory failure in children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This case demonstrates a variety of factors affecting patients, respiratory physicians, occupational physicians, and management teams, which prevents patients from working. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients are to receive pressure injury prevention management as per the Pressure Injury Prevention Guideline. Pressure Injury Prevention Guideline 30. Patients are to be encouraged to sit out of bed as tolerated. [aci.health.nsw.gov.au]

Prevention Because respiratory failure is not a disease itself, but the result of another disorder, the best prevention is to treat any lung disease promptly and effectively, and to ensure that patients whose blood electrolyte chemistry is out of balance [encyclopedia.com]

It also can prevent the machine's pressure from injuring your lungs. You'll use the ventilator until you can breathe on your own. [nhlbi.nih.gov]

Vaccines can help prevent some lung infections. Examples include pneumonia, pertussis (whooping cough), tuberculosis (TB), and diphtheria. Get a flu vaccine every year as soon as it becomes available. Prepare for emergencies. [drugs.com]