Which bacteria causes shortness of breath,hyperventilation?
Patient: what is the likely bacteria causing shortness of breath, hyperventilation, blue tinge around mouth, that fails to respond to amoxycillin, augmentin and clarithromycin but responds to ciprofloxacin? this infection lasted for around 12 weeks in a normally healthy adult. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Klebsiella or legionella can cause severe type of lung infection (pneumonia).These bacteria cause rapid deterioration.So patient is hypoxic (low oxygen) from the beginning.Hypoxia causes hyperventilation, shortness of breath and cynosis (bluish discoloration of lips, tongue).Ciprofloxacin is usually effective in these infections.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.