Respiratory Failure Management in Houston, TX
Pulmonary Obesity & Sleep Specialists of Houston
đź“Ť 1800 West 26th Street #200, Houston, TX 77008
đź“ž (281) 652-5864
Respiratory failure occurs when your lungs can’t adequately exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, leading to dangerously low oxygen levels, high carbon dioxide levels, or both. At Pulmonary Obesity & Sleep Specialists of Houston, we specialize in identifying and managing both acute and chronic respiratory failure, helping patients stabilize and regain as much lung function as possible.
Respiratory failure can result from a wide range of causes, including advanced COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, neuromuscular diseases like ALS, or chest wall injuries. Symptoms may include severe shortness of breath, confusion, bluish skin or lips, rapid breathing, and fatigue. It is a medical emergency that often requires hospitalization—but follow-up care is equally critical.
Once stabilized, we provide outpatient management through oxygen therapy, ventilatory support (BiPAP or CPAP), pulmonary rehabilitation, and regular monitoring with lung function tests. For chronic respiratory failure, we help prevent hospital readmissions and manage complications like carbon dioxide retention and sleep-disordered breathing.
Our comprehensive approach includes close monitoring, coordination with other specialists, and patient education to ensure every individual has a plan for emergencies and daily respiratory care. We also assist with disability paperwork and durable medical equipment for those with long-term needs.
If you or a loved one is living with or recovering from respiratory failure, call (281) 652-5864 to schedule an evaluation with our expert pulmonary care team in Houston.