Pulmonary Conditions
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is sudden failure of the respiratory system. ARDS can be life-threatening because normal gas exchange does not take place due to severe fluid build-up in both lungs.
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is an infection of the lungs contracted during a hospital stay.
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a pneumonia which develops in patients who have been on mechanical ventilation for over 48 hours.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Viruses that cause infections of the lower respiratory tract—the windpipe, airways and lungs. These infections include croup, bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
Displaying 1 to 4 of 4 Pulmonary Conditions