Problem
Respiratory distress syndrome
Other Names:
Acute respiratory distress syndrome Nature:
There are two forms of respiratory distress syndrome:
ARDS, which is acute (or adult) respiratory distress syndrome Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS), which is a complication of premature birth, also known as hyaline membrane disease (HMD)Also, respiratory distress can mean:
Shortness of breath Respiratory failureIncidence:
In respiratory distress syndrome, and possibly other lung diseases, the immune system overreacts to trauma or infection. White blood cells called neutrophils flock to the lungs, releasing tissue-damaging enzymes.
Broader Problems:
AnoxemiaAcute illnessesDiseases of respiratory system in animalsSyndromes of disease Related Problems:
Asphyxia of newborn Aggravates:
Heart failure Subject(s):
Medicine → PathologyMedicine → Respiratory system
Societal Problems → Emergencies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
21.04.2022 – 08:56 CEST