The topic Diffuse Alveolar Damage (DAD) you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

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• Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is caused by damage to the alveolar capillaries (present in the lung), which are very important for the exchange of oxygen within the body
• The alveoli are the structural and functional component of the lungs and are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and keeping the lungs inflated
• In ARDS, these alveoli and their surrounding blood vessels become damaged by harmful substances, resulting in the presence of fluid in the alveoli, which lead to a decrease in the lungs ability to function properly
• ARDS usually occur in critically ill hospitalized patients who may have been admitted due to some other illness or disease
• Common signs and symptoms of ARDS are breathing difficulty, unusually rapid breathing with severe shortness of breath, and confusion
• The goal of treatment is to provide respiratory support, to ensure proper oxygenation of blood, and undertake treatment of the underlying cause
• In most cases of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, the condition progresses to its severe form causing death
• If the affected individuals survive the initial period, then the chances of recovery from ARDS is good

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