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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a rapidly progressive disease occurring in critically ill patients. The main complication in ARDS is that fluid leaks into the lungs making breathing difficult or impossible.
Learn About ARDS
What is ARDS and is it serious? See what it means to have this disease.
Learn MoreARDS Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors
Learn what causes ARDS, how to identify its signs and symptoms, and factors that may increase your risk for ARDS.
Learn MoreDiagnosing & Treating ARDS
Find out what to expect from your doctor and how ARDS is treated.
Learn MoreRecovering from ARDS
ARDS is a serious disease that can be frightening for patients and families to endure. It is important to know that people can survive ARDS and regain most of their lung function.
Learn MoreQuestions to Ask Your Doctor about ARDS
Because most people who develop ARDS already are hospitalized, it falls upon their caregivers to advocate for them and consult with their medical team. If you have a loved one with ARDS, ask their doctors these questions.
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This content was developed in partnership with the CHEST Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians.
