Why lips turning purple?

 


Allergies

If you are allergic to foods, medications or pollen, and some products, you could notice your lips turning blue or purple. It can happen when certain items come into contact with your lips, such as your lipstick. If you experience more severe symptoms, for instance, you might experience problems breathing, or suffer from severe coughs, you'll need medical attention and treatment.

Respiratory ailments

The respiratory system comprises alveoli, bronchioles and bronchioles that are located within your lungs. Other respiratory system parts include your nasal cavity as well as your the pharynx (your throat) and the trachea. Any infection, defect or problems within your respiratory system could result in breathing difficulties and lips turning purple due to from the lack of oxygen caused by the abnormal flow of air.

Common respiratory illnesses which can cause an occurrence of cyanosis (blue lips or skin) can cause blue lips/skinChronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD):

Two important illnesses, emphysema as well as chronic bronchitis are part of the COPD conditions. COPD-related disorders cause the chronic obstruction of airflow.Asthma:

Another respiratory condition that triggers airway hyperactivity due to trigger events such as cold weather, allergens exercising and viral infections, smoking or other environmental conditions.Pneumonia:

pneumonia is a inflammation of the lung disease that is caused by a virus or bacterial infection.

Other infections that are viral, such as:

•        Common cold

•        Influenza

•        Croup

If you experience one of the following signs:

•        Do you suffer from diapnea (short in breath)

•        develop purple or blue lips (cyanosis)

•        cough and wheeze

•        Have chest pains

•        Get tired and feel fatigued

•        vomit blood

You should see a physician to avoid any urgent issues. These symptoms can be alarming signs of respiratory diseases.

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