Acute respiratory distress syndrome history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Brian Shaller, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
The history of a patient with ARDS varies according to the underlying cause. The symptoms of ARDS are fairly nonspecific and include rapid breathing, shortness of breath, increased work of breathing, and symptoms associated with the underlying illness.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
The history of a patient with ARDS is entirely dependent on the precipitating illness or injury. The symptoms of ARDS are fairly nonspecific and include:[1]
- Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Increased work of breathing (labored breathing)
- Symptoms associated with the underlying illness
References
References
- ↑ Kasper, Dennis (2015). Harrison’s principles of internal medicine. New York: McGraw Hill Education. ISBN 978-0071802154.
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