Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a serious condition in which the lungs become inflamed and fill with fluid, which makes it difficult for oxygen to pass into the blood. It is an emergency that is usually treated in the hospital.
How it presents: intense shortness of breath of rapid onset, rapid breathing, and a decrease in oxygen in the body.
Common causes: serious lung infections, sepsis, trauma, or the aspiration of contents into the airways.
Who treats it? Acute respiratory distress syndrome requires management by the specialist in critical care and intensive care, together with the pulmonologist and the anesthesiologist. In the face of severe and sudden respiratory difficulty, the right thing is to seek medical care immediately.
Data on 198 doctors who treat acute respiratory distress syndrome
Which specialist treats acute respiratory distress syndrome?
If you have acute respiratory distress syndrome, it's best to consult a critical care specialist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can browse verified specialist profiles and book an appointment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Frequently asked questions
What is acute respiratory distress syndrome?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a serious condition in which the lungs become inflamed and fill with fluid, which makes it difficult for oxygen to pass into the blood. It is an emergency that is usually treated in the hospital.
Which doctor treats acute respiratory distress syndrome?
If you have acute respiratory distress syndrome, it's best to consult a critical care specialist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can browse verified specialist profiles and book an appointment.