Acute respiratory distress syndrome (patient information)

	Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Acute respiratory distress syndrome?
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Overview

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood.