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Could you explain what is acute respiratory distress syndrome?
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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).
Answered 5/24/2015
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