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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Directory
Acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, is a very serious and often life-threatening lung condition that leads to low levels of oxygen in the blood. Without enough oxygen, many of your body's organs cannot function properly or may stop working altogether. A number of conditions can cause acute respiratory distress syndrome, but it usually occurs in people who are already sick with another disease or have a severe traumatic injury. Sometimes pneumonia can cause acute respiratory distress syndrome. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of acute respiratory distress syndrome, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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My Lung Is Injured – Can I Still Breathe?
Your rib cage protects them, but your lungs can still get injured. Learn the common causes of lung injuries and how they’re treated.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)? Lung Fluid That Keeps Oxygen from Organs
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Lung Diseases Overview
A common health problem, lung diseases range from mild to severe. WebMD breaks down the information and describes the types and causes of some common lung diseases.
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Respiratory System
The respiratory system is the organs and other parts of your body involved in breathing, when you exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. Learn more about the parts of your respiratory system, how you breathe, and how your respiratory system works to clean the air.
Features
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Pepper and Soap Trick Teaches Kids to Wash Hands
A pre-K teacher in Miami found a unique way to help her students learn about the best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new (novel) strain of coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It causes mild flu-like symptoms, but severe cases can be fatal. Learn how to spot symptoms, prevent spreading of the disease, and find out what to do if you think you have it.
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Living With COPD: About Treatments, Exercise, and Diet
Living with COPD presents 13 million Americans with new challenges, and opportunities for better health. Are you one? Then read on.
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A Physician’s Experience Contracting COVID-19
Today’s guest on Coronavirus in Context, Dr. Sharon Amaya, wasn’t on the front lines when she began to experience the telltale signs of COVID-19, but she explains how her role as an emergency medicine physician informs how she approaches this virus, from quarantining early on to recovery.
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Heart Disease and COVID-19
Today’s guest on Coronavirus in Context, Dr. Mitchell Elkind, speaks with WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte on what people with heart disease need to know.
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COVID-19 Video on What Not to Do
Should you visit your doctor if you experience coronavirus symptoms? What about wearing masks? Here are a few constructive approaches to get through this pandemic.
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What Is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a strain of coronavirus that was first found in humans in 2019.
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Blogs
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Coronavirus in Context: How Hospitals Will Prepare for Surge of COVID-19 Cases
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, speaks with the President of the Society of Critical Care Medicine
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What Is a 'Silent Spreader'?
In the avalanche of new terminology related to coronavirus, you might be hearing about 'silent spreaders' - but what does that term really mean? ...
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What to Eat to Boost Your Immune System
Wouldn’t it be nice if eating a particular food could magically protect you against all the nasty bugs floating around? (Even better, if ...
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Coronavirus Fears When You Have Diabetes
A couple of nights ago, I did what every scientific expert on COVID-19 virus has warned against: I panicked. After a day spent reading ...