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respiratory distress syndrome

respiratory distress syndrome Respiratory distress syndrome is a condition in which breathing failure becomes progressively severe and life-threatening even though no known lung disease is present.

Respiratory distress syndrome is a condition in which breathing failure becomes progressively severe and life-threatening even though no known lung disease is present. It usually happens after a major bodily stress, such as surgery or serious trauma.