R09: Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

R09.0: Asphyxia

If one has problems with breathing or with the circulation, too little oxygen, or none at all, will get into the body. This causes your organs to stop working properly after a short time. This particularly affects the lungs, heart and brain. This condition is life-threatening.

Problems with breathing and circulation can be caused by various disorders and injuries.