meaning of respiratory distress syndrome

1. acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.


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adult respiratory distress syndrome | respiratory distress syndrome | respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn |

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