respiratory distress syndrome

• Condição médica caracterizada por dificuldade respiratória devido ao acúmulo de líquido nos pulmões, comum em recém-nascidos prematuros ou adultos com lesão pulmonar grave.

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.

   síndrome do desconforto respiratório

   • 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.

   Síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo

   • 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.