10 Pilonidal Cyst Symptoms
Article Sources
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Shortness of Breath
Another sign of a potentially life-threatening infection is shortness of breath. A person' breathing may be faster or more labored than usual or it could become very shallow. The person's lips or skin may also take on a bluish tinge due to insufficient oxygen.
If a person with an infected pilonidal cyst or abscess begins to have breathing difficulties, they should go to the hospital even if the infection seems to be under control. This complication can be fatal without timely medical attention.4‘Sepsis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12361-sepsis
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