POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year agoA. Causes of blue or grey skin or lips (cyanosis)
Blue or grey skin or lips (cyanosis) happens when there's not enough oxygen in your blood, or you have poor blood circulation. It can be caused by a serious problem with the: lungs, like asthma or pneumonia. airways, like choking or croup.Blue lips (cyanosis)
“If your baby's lips are turning blue, or the mucus membranes in their mouth or tongue turn blue, this is a sign that they are not getting enough oxygen,” says Carrie Drazba, MD, a pediatrician at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. This condition is known as cyanosis.Central cyanosis can indicate a severe underlying problem with the baby's oxygen system. The issue causes areas of skin to turn blue, particularly the lips, facial skin, and tongue. It indicates that the baby's blood does not have enough oxygen. Numerous health conditions can cause central cyanosis.
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