Asphyxia is a medical condition in which a person’s body is deprived of oxygen. It can be caused by a number of factors, including choking, suffocation, drowning, and exposure to toxic gases. Asphyxia is usually classified according to the type of event that caused the oxygen deprivation.
Choking Asphyxia
Choking asphyxia occurs when the airway is blocked by an object, such as food, a foreign body, or an object that has been inserted into the airway. This type of asphyxia can be caused by a variety of external and internal factors, including physical trauma, an allergic reaction, or a medical condition.
Suffocation Asphyxia
Suffocation asphyxia occurs when the person is unable to breathe due to a lack of oxygen in the environment. This type of asphyxia can be caused by a variety of external and internal factors, including a lack of oxygen in the environment, an obstructed airway, or a medical condition.
Drowning Asphyxia
Drowning asphyxia occurs when a person is submerged in water and unable to breathe. This type of asphyxia can be caused by a variety of external and internal factors, including a lack of oxygen in the water, an obstructed airway, or a medical condition.
Toxic Gas Asphyxia
Toxic gas asphyxia occurs when a person is exposed to a toxic gas or fumes, such as carbon monoxide or chlorine, and unable to breathe. This type of asphyxia can be caused by a variety of external and internal factors, including an inhalation of toxic gases, an obstructed airway, or a medical condition.