What Is Respiratory Distress?
5. Treatment Options
Treatments consist of two main phases: those designed to address immediate respiratory distress and those that work to manage long-term symptoms. The longer your organs are without sufficient oxygen, the more likely they are to experience scarring or other damage. Immediate supplementation with oxygen through traditional or non-invasive ventilation can stop that process.
Medicines, including blood thinners, acid reducers and muscle relaxants are often used to address symptoms of distress. Body positioning, physical therapy and nutritional support can help manage the condition on an outpatient basis.
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