Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
Acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Adult respiratory distress syndrome is a life-threatening condition often seen in patients who have experienced severe lung damage due to inhalation of toxic chemicals.
- Occupational exposure to noxious substances can lead to the development of adult respiratory distress syndrome, which may require prolonged mechanical ventilation.
- Studies have shown a strong correlation between adult respiratory distress syndrome and exposure to high concentrations of airborne chemicals and particles in industrial settings.
- Early recognition of adult respiratory distress syndrome symptoms, such as coughing and difficulty breathing, is crucial in managing the condition and preventing mortality.
- The worker was diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome after accidentally inhaling chlorine gas during an industrial accident, resulting in severe inflammation of the lungs.