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disease > respiratory disease > respiratory failure

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respiratory failure  

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  • Respiratory failure results from inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system, meaning that the arterial oxygen, carbon dioxide or both cannot be kept at normal levels. (Wikipedia)

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