What is Respiratory System Emergency & What You Should Know about It?
There were a lot of problems people around the world faced during the pandemic of Covid-19. Be it any kind of development, everything took a pause when Covid hit the world. But among all these emergencies, the biggest emergency remains hospitality, an emergency for the respiratory system to be specific. Most people who suffered from this pandemic complained about respiratory problems. But why and how do these respiratory emergencies occur and what actions do hospitals take in case of such emergencies? Keep reading to know about it all.
Before we tell you about how respiratory emergencies are treated in hospitals, let’s know a little about what is a respiratory emergency. Dr. Tanay Joshi, Attending Consultant Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, Medanta Hospital, says that respiratory emergencies consist of problems related to your respiratory system, specifically your lungs. When your lungs get infected, a respiratory emergency occurs in such cases.
What are the signs?
Numerous signs can signal a respiratory problem or emergency. Fever, chest pain, breathlessness, severe cough- all these problems can indicate that your lungs need attention and you need to get them treated on an emergency basis. It is important to get yourself checked by a professional doctor when such symptoms are noticed. Neglecting these signs can lead to serious issues in the future. The sooner one gets the treatment; the better it is for the patient.
Available Vaccinations
Like every other problem, a few vaccinations are also available for respiratory problems. Vaccinations are available in the medical industry for a few chunks of Pneumonia. You should consult a professional doctor if you wish to get vaccinated for your respiratory problem. Moreover, it is crucial for the elderly, patients with
Dr. Joshi states that they have a team of doctors available in the emergency section to always assist a patient who comes with a respiratory emergency at Medanta Hospital. The team always is ready with primary equipment for respiratory treatments. Depending on the degree of emergency, Medanta hospital has a different course of treatment. If anyone feels that they are suffering from a respiratory problem, the first thing that should be done is consult your family doctor. Only after consulting a doctor, a further course of action should be decided. If you or anyone around you ever suffers from an emergency, you should know about the nearest hospital in your locality.
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Article By: Kavery Parasher
