Question 1

what sort of problem is acute respiratory distress syndrome (a.r.d.s.)?

Accepted Answer

Emergency: ARDS is a general term for acute respiratory failure in which the capillaries in the lungs leak causing the air spaces to fill with fluid. There are many causes. Treatment requires supplemental oxygen and a search for the underlying cause. Mechanical ventilation with a "breathing machine" temporarily  is necessary in many cases.

Question 2

can smoke lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not Directly: Only with significant/severe smoke inhalation can ARDS and respiratory failure result.  The majority of the time smoke inhalation is an irritant and causes cough, shortness of breath and wheezing.

Question 3

could you explain what is acute respiratory distress syndrome?

Accepted Answer

ARDS: Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ards/basics/definition/con-20030070 for info on ARDS which is described as fluid build up in lung sacs (alveoli).

Question 4

are people recovering from acute respiratory distress syndrome likely to get it again?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: ARDS obviously weakens the lungs, but recurrence is not common during recovery. ARDS can recur, especially if the reason it occurred is still present. There does seem to be a predilection for it in some people, perhaps because of an imbalance between pro and anti-inflammatory immune process.

Question 5

how can acute pancreatitis cause adult respiratory distress syndrome?!

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing: Acute pancreatitis can instigate an overwhelming inflammatory response that can severe inflammation of the lungs causing lung damage. The lung damage can be so severe which leads to a bad case of shortness of breath.

Question 6

what does it mean if you get acute respiratory distress syndrome when you have covid-19?

Accepted Answer

ARDS:  This means that the person has severe pulmonary complications  and that person is at a higher risk of having a bad outcome.

Question 7

is it possible for people with acute respiratory distress syndrome who are in a coma to wake up?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The coma is frequently drug induced to allow systems to recover. ARDS is frequently able to be improved with treatment.

Question 8

what is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards)?

Accepted Answer

ARDS...: ...Is a problem where the small blood vessels in the lungs become leaky (capillary leak), causing the lungs to get very congested. This makes the lungs stiff and decreases the ability for oxygen to diffuse into the blood. ARDS can be caused by a variety of inflammatory process (such as infection, injury, burns, pancreatitis, etc.). ARDS can also be caused by blood transfusion or medications.

Question 9

what are  treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Vent support: Treatment is a complex and includes rx of underlying cause, such as treating infections present, etc. Support often with a mechanical ventilator in a way so the ventilator itself does not injure the lung but adequate oxygen is delivered( lung protective ventilation) removal of excess fluid with diuretic medicine sometimes. These patients are very ill and may need other forms of ICU care.

Question 10

how does a heroin overdose cause acute respiratory distress syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory suppress: Opiates suppress the part of the brain that manages breathing.

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