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respiratory failure
Disease Summary
Associated Targets (87)
Tbio
50
Tclin
21
Tchem
16
Mondo Description The significant impairment of gas exchange within the lungs resulting in hypoxia, hypercarbia, or both, to the extent that organ tissue perfusion is severely compromised. Causes include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, emphysema, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, and congestive heart failure. Treatment requires intubation and mechanical ventilation until the time the lungs recover sufficient function.
Disease Ontology Description A lung disease characterized by inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system.