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Treatment For Cyanosis
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Raynaud's Phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is often the first sign of the scleroderma disease process. With this condition, small blood vessels constrict in the fingers, toes, ears, and sometimes even the nose.
Attacks of Raynaud's phenomenon can occur several times a day, and are often brought on or worsened by exposure to cold. Warmth relieves these attacks. In severe cases, attacks can develop regardless of the temperature. Severe cases may also cause open sores or...
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Raynaud's Phenomenon
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Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder of small blood vessels that respond excessively to stimuli which causes poor blood flow, usually in the... Read more »
Raynauds phenomenon
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Raynauds phenomenon is a condition in which cold temperatures or strong emotions cause blood vessel spasms that block blood flow to the fingers,... Read more »
Asthma
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What Is It? Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung condition that causes breathing difficulties and wheezing when air passages narrow and become... Read more »
Truncus arteriosus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
TruncusSymptomsBluish skin (cyanosis)Delayed growth or growth failureFatigueLethargyPoor feedingRapid breathing (tachypnea)Shortness of breath... Read more »
Gray syndrome
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Chloramphenicol toxicity in newbornsSymptomsSymptoms usually begin 2 to 9 days after treatment has been started. They include:Body limpness and ashen... Read more »
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