What are the symptoms of acute respiratory failure?

The clinical manifestations of acute respiratory failure mainly include dyspnea, cyanosis, mental symptoms, cardiovascular system symptoms and other symptoms. It is necessary to seek medical attention in time. Treatment methods include oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, anti-infection, supportive treatment, etc. During treatment, the condition needs to be closely observed. Acute respiratory failure is a serious disease, and its clinical manifestations mainly include the following aspects: 1. Dyspnea: The patient may feel shortness of breath, effort, or even wheezing. 2. Cyanosis: Due to hypoxia, the patient's skin and mucous membranes may appear purple. 3. Mental symptoms: such as irritability, confusion, coma, etc. 4. Cardiovascular system symptoms: rapid heartbeat, blood pressure drop, etc. 5. Other symptoms: fever, cough, expectoration, etc. It should be noted that the clinical manifestations of acute respiratory failure may vary according to factors such as etiology and severity of the disease. For people with high risk factors such as respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases, such as the elderly, smokers, and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, once the above symptoms appear, they should seek medical attention in time for early diagnosis and treatment. In terms of treatment, the treatment methods for acute respiratory failure include oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, anti-infection, supportive therapy, etc. Specific treatment plans should be formulated according to the severity of the patient's condition and etiology. In addition, for patients with acute respiratory failure, family members and nursing staff should closely observe the patient's condition changes, such as respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, and the patient's consciousness. At the same time, patients should keep their respiratory tract unobstructed, clear sputum and other secretions in time, and give patients appropriate nutritional support. In short, acute respiratory failure is a serious disease that requires timely diagnosis and treatment. For high-risk groups, attention should be paid to prevention and early detection in order to better control the disease.