Beyond COVID: Long Term Ramifications of Reducing the Amount of Inhaled Oxygen Part I Hypoxemia

Beyond COVID

Consequences of reducing the amount of oxygen inhaled by the human body. 

Part I Hypoxemia 

While it is important to understand that we all need to inhale oxygen every minute of our lives in order for our bodies to function properly. There is a great magnitude of impact due to oxygen reduction which effect our bodies working systems. It is general knowledge that the human body utilizes oxygen daily to perform its duties. 

If oxygen levels are too low, due to not inhaling enough oxygen, then the appearance of certain symptoms might transpire.

Symptoms include the following: 

Respiratory system 

    difficulty breathing 

    rapid breathing 

Cardiovascular system 

    a pain that protrudes in your chest

    chest tightening

    racing heartbeat 

Neurological system 

    headache

    lightheadedness 

    dizziness 

    confusion 

    coma 

Developmental  

    precise control of oxygen levels is crucial to reaching 

    pivotal stages during embryogenesis 

The preliminary discussion is regarding the impact of an overall reduction of oxygen in the circulatory system, i.e., which permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen to and from the body, to provide nourishment, help fight disease, stabilize temperature, pH, and maintain homeostasis. 

When there is a decrease in the amount of oxygen in the blood, a condition referred to as hypoxemia forms. Hypoxemia occurs when levels of oxygen in the blood are lower than normal for a specific individual's condition. If blood oxygen levels are too low, your body may not work properly. Blood carries oxygen to the cells throughout your body to keep them healthy. Hypoxemia can cause mild problems such as headaches and shortness of breath. Additional signs include anxiety, confusion, and restlessness. If hypoxia is not corrected, hypotension will develop. As hypoxia worsens, the patient's critical signs, activity tolerance and level of consciousness will decrease. 

Wearing any item which causes hinderance to the respiratory systems capability to inhale oxygen, will result in a reduction of oxygen consumption by the respiratory system. Impacting the vascular systems capability to provide sufficient blood supply to the nervous system. Upwards of 20 minutes or more of inhaling oxygen has the potential to increase oxygen levels in the bloodstream in the human body.