Most Common Causes
Hypoxemia arises from various conditions and situations, with the most common causes linked to issues that impair oxygen intake, its transportation in the blood, or the body’s ability to use oxygen effectively.
Lung Diseases
Conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, and pulmonary fibrosis directly affect the lungs’ ability to oxygenate the blood.
Heart Conditions
Heart failure, congenital heart defects, and diseases affecting the heart’s ability to pump blood can lead to hypoxemia by limiting blood flow to the lungs.
