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Cyanosis is the discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.

When the blood oxygen levels fall the circulatory system constructs vessels going to the skin so that more blood is routed to internal organs. Less blood at the skin surface means that less red light is scattered back and the blue light becomes more prominent.

This can be caused by choking on something, or fluid in the lungs (pneumonia)

Heliotrope cyanosis is a term coined during the flu pandemic of 1918. A victim would get the flu, and get a secondary infection. His lungs would fill with fluid, preventing him from breathing, and his face would turn blue as he died drowning in his own fluids. The color of the people's faces was so striking they called it "heliotrope cyanosis"

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Can you die from cyanosis?

Cyanosis itself is a symptom and not a direct cause of death. However, cyanosis may indicate that there is a lack of oxygen in the blood, which could be a sign of a serious underlying medical condition that, if left untreated, could lead to death. It is important to seek medical attention if you are experiencing cyanosis.


What is the result of inadequate oxygen to the extremities characteristic of bluish appearance called?

This condition is called cyanosis. Cyanosis is caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood, leading to a bluish discoloration of the skin, usually appearing in the extremities or lips. It is often a sign of underlying health issues that affect the circulation or oxygenation of the blood.


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