Respiratory distress syndrome
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There are two forms of respiratory distress syndrome:
Also, respiratory distress can mean:
- ARDSAcute respiratory distress syndromeAcute respiratory distress syndrome , also known as respiratory distress syndrome or adult respiratory distress syndrome is a serious reaction to various forms of injuries to the lung....
, which is acute (or adult) respiratory distress syndrome - Infant respiratory distress syndromeInfant respiratory distress syndromeInfant respiratory distress syndrome , also called neonatal respiratory distress syndrome or respiratory distress syndrome of newborn, previously called hyaline membrane disease, is a syndrome in premature infants caused by developmental insufficiency of surfactant production and structural...
(RDS), which is a complication of premature birth, also known as hyaline membrane disease (HMD)
Also, respiratory distress can mean:
- Shortness of breath
- Respiratory failureRespiratory failureThe term respiratory failure, in medicine, is used to describe inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system, with the result that arterial oxygen and/or carbon dioxide levels cannot be maintained within their normal ranges. A drop in blood oxygenation is known as hypoxemia; a rise in arterial...