10 Symptoms of Septic Shock
Symptom #5: Breathing Difficulties
As the infection progresses, the respiratory rate increases as well. The body needs extra oxygen to fight the infection, therefore, the lungs will start to increase the respiratory rate to be able to deliver the oxygen supply to the tissues.
In patients with a lower respiratory infection as the underlying cause of sepsis, breathlessness can be a common symptom as well.
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