Chronic, or long-term, respiratory failure is commonly caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), neuromuscular disease, or even morbid obesity. The signs and symptoms of respiratory failure differ depending on the severity and underlying cause. Acute respiratory failure occurs rapidly and can resolve with treatment. Chronic respiratory failure, on the other hand, is a progressive disease, which typically worsens over time. Symptoms of respiratory failure include difficulty breathing, cyanosis (blue or purple coloration of the skin), and lethargy. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease and may include oxygen support, bronchodilators, and ventilatory support.
The Following information is about the city of Babbtown and what effect the Rock Island Railroad had on the town of Meta. This area of Osage County was settled by German Lutherans in the 1860s, and a small catholic church, St. John's Lutheran Church, at Babbtown was built in 1871.
Gas explosion levels home, critically injures 3. Back to Gallery. Three people were critically injured Tuesday morning in Montgomery County after a house exploded in the community of Dobbin, scattering debris for half a mile.