Why does my 2 year old have blue lips?

Blue lips in children under 2 years old can be a symptom of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Though an RSV infection is common and most kids have the virus at some point before their 2nd birthday, don't assume that this is what's causing the lip discoloration.

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Does cyanosis go away?

How is cyanosis treated? Most cyanosis in children is a result of "acrocyanosis" and does not need treatment. If there is a primary lung or heart issue, cyanosis will go away when the child has the underlying condition treated either medically or surgically. What are the two correct terms for nitrate poisoning in newborn infants? Blue baby syndrome, also known as infant methemoglobinemia, is a condition where a baby's skin turns blue.

How is methemoglobinemia treated?

Methylene blue is the primary emergency treatment for documented symptomatic methemoglobinemia. It is given in a dose of 1-2 mg/kg (up to a total of 50 mg in adults, adolescents, and older children) as a 1% solution in IV saline over 3-5 minutes. People also ask what does nitrate do to the human body? Nitrate is in some lakes, rivers, and groundwater in Minnesota. You cannot taste, smell, or see nitrate in water. Consuming too much nitrate can be harmful-especially for babies. Consuming too much nitrate can affect how blood carries oxygen and can cause methemoglobinemia (also known as blue baby syndrome).

One may also ask what are the 3 rarest blood types?

What are the rarest blood types? O positive: 35% O negative: 13% A positive: 30% A negative: 8% B positive: 8% B negative: 2% AB positive: 2% AB negative: 1%