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respiratory distress syndrome

/ˈrɛspɪrətɔːri dɪˈstrɛs ˈsɪndrəʊm/

Traducción: Condición médica caracterizada por dificultad respiratoria grave debida a la acumulación de líquido en los pulmones, que ocurre con frecuencia en recién nacidos prematuros o en adultos con daño pulmonar severo.

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/ˈrɛspɪrətɔːri dɪˈstrɛs ˈsɪndrəʊm/C1formalmedical
  • esCondición médica caracterizada por dificultad respiratoria grave debida a la acumulación de líquido en los pulmones, que ocurre con frecuencia en recién nacidos prematuros o en adultos con daño pulmonar severo.

A medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing due to fluid accumulation in the lungs, often seen in premature infants or adults with severe lung injury.

  1. Medical condition in newbornsC1formal

    A serious breathing disorder primarily affecting premature infants, caused by insufficient surfactant in the lungs.

    essíndrome de dificultad respiratoria

    • The premature baby was diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome and placed on a ventilator.
    • Doctors administered surfactant therapy to treat the infant's respiratory distress syndrome.
    • Respiratory distress syndrome is a leading cause of complications in preterm births.
  2. Acute breathing difficulty in adultsC1formal

    A severe lung condition (often called ARDS) characterized by widespread inflammation and fluid buildup in the air sacs, leading to low oxygen levels.

    essíndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda

    • The patient developed acute respiratory distress syndrome after a severe infection.
    • Treatment for respiratory distress syndrome often involves mechanical ventilation.
    • Pneumonia can sometimes trigger respiratory distress syndrome in adults.