Adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the lungs, preventing them from filling with enough oxygen. It is most commonly caused by severe infections, trauma, or other medical conditions. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, and low oxygen levels in the blood. Treatment typically involves providing oxygen, medications, and supportive care.

Symptoms of Adult Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) include:

-Shortness of breath

-Rapid breathing

-Rapid heart rate

-Low blood oxygen levels

-Fatigue

-Confusion

-Coughing

-Bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen

-Chest pain

-Fever

-Rapid breathing with grunting or wheezing sounds

-Abdominal pain

-Nausea and vomiting

1. Severe pneumonia
2. Severe lung injury from smoke inhalation
3. Sepsis
4. Near-drowning
5. Drug reactions
6. Multiple blood transfusions
7. Pancreatitis
8. Aspiration of stomach contents
9. Multiple trauma
10. Acute fatty liver of pregnancy

1. Oxygen therapy: This is the most important treatment for ARDS. It involves providing extra oxygen to the patient to help them breathe more easily.

2. Mechanical ventilation: This involves using a machine to help the patient breathe. It can help to reduce the amount of work the patient has to do to breathe and can help to reduce the amount of fluid in the lungs.

3. Diuretics: These medications help to reduce the amount of fluid in the lungs.

4. Corticosteroids: These medications can help to reduce inflammation in the lungs.

5. Antibiotics: These medications can help to treat any underlying infection that may be causing the ARDS.

6. Nutritional support: This involves providing the patient with extra nutrition to help them recover.

7. Blood transfusions: This

1. Severe infection
2. Severe trauma
3. Sepsis
4. Pneumonia
5. Near-drowning
6. Inhalation of toxic substances
7. Drug overdose
8. Blood transfusions
9. Shock
10. Pancreatitis
11. Burns
12. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) itself
13. Chronic lung disease
14. Chronic heart failure
15. Chronic kidney disease
16. Obesity
17. Smoking
18. Age (over 65)
19. Male gender
20. Immune system disorders

There is no specific cure for adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Treatment focuses on relieving the underlying cause and providing supportive care to help the patient breathe. This may include supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, medications to reduce inflammation, and antibiotics to treat any infections.