Respiratory Distress Syndrome

There are two forms of respiratory distress syndrome:

  • ARDS, which is acute (or adult) respiratory distress syndrome
  • Infant respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which is a complication of premature birth, also known as hyaline membrane disease (HMD)

Also, respiratory distress can mean:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Respiratory failure

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