Infant respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), sometimes referred to as neonatal RDS, is most common in babies born prematurely. When babies are born prematurely, their lungs may not be fully developed, ...

Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress (SMARD) is a rare genetic condition that typically affects infants and children. It causes muscle weakness and breathing problems. Spinal muscular ...

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a potentially fatal condition where the lungs cannot provide enough oxygen to the body's vital organs. The condition, otherwise known as acute lung injury ...

Acute lung injury (ALI) and its severe manifestation, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), encompass a spectrum of critical respiratory conditions that pose major challenges in intensive care.

Pulmonary surfactants are a complex assembly of lipids and proteins that play a critical role in maintaining the stability of the alveolar air–liquid interface during breathing. Their primary function ...

The first day back from winter break comes amid a surge in flu and respiratory viruses. Many parents may be wondering how to ...

The benefits of early continuous neuromuscular blockade in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are receiving mechanical ventilation remain unclear. We randomly assigned ...