Ventilatory Failure
Ventilatory failure occurs when the lungs are unable to exchange air adequately, which makes it difficult for oxygen to enter or carbon dioxide to leave. It can set in suddenly or develop gradually.
Signs that may appear:
- A sensation of shortness of breath or rapid breathing
- Fatigue, drowsiness, or confusion
- A bluish color in the lips or nails
When is it urgent? Severe difficulty breathing requires immediate attention, since it can compromise vital functions and worsen in a short time.
Which specialist manages it? In acute situations the emergency physician steps in, while the pulmonologist, internist, or general practitioner follow up on the underlying causes, such as lung or kidney problems. If breathing is persistently affected or appears suddenly, seeking professional evaluation is the safest path.
Data on 6 doctors who treat ventilatory failure
Specialties that treat ventilatory failure
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ventilatory failure
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Sergio Dickter Cohen
Dr. Rodriguez Flores Hector
Dr. Miranda Jeannette Cortes
Dr. Aristóteles Quintero Díaz
Dr. Jose Abaroa Ortiz
Dr. Francisco Manuel González Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is ventilatory failure?
Ventilatory failure occurs when the lungs are unable to exchange air adequately, which makes it difficult for oxygen to enter or carbon dioxide to leave. It can set in suddenly or develop gradually.
Which doctor treats ventilatory failure?
Ventilatory Failure is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, nephrologist, pulmonologist, emergency physician.