Respiratory Failure
A serious condition that occurs when the respiratory system fails in its ability to exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen properly.
Likelihood of free care:
75%
Free treatment for anyone with Medicare or other insurance
It is likely that cost of care for this condition is fully covered by insurance, including Medicare / Medicaid
Onset
Congenital
Childhood
Affected Systems
Respiratory
Common Treatments
Oxygen Therapy
Mechanical Ventilation
Respiratory Therapy
Recommended Specialists
Pediatrician
Pulmonologist
Intensivist
Respiratory Therapist
Recent articles on
Respiratory Failure
Common Treatments for
Respiratory Failure
Options may include:
Providing extra oxygen to help with breathing.
A machine that helps with breathing.
Treatment to improve breathing and lung function.
Recommended Specialists for
Respiratory Failure
Specialists may include:
A doctor who specializes in children's health.
A doctor who focuses on lung and breathing problems.
A doctor who cares for critically ill patients.
A healthcare provider who focuses on breathing and lung function.
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