What Is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)? Fact Sheet
This fact sheet describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), including how the condition affects breathing, what causes it, and how it’s diagnosed and treated.
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This fact sheet describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), including how the condition affects breathing, what causes it, and how it’s diagnosed and treated.