ARDS

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Causes

There are a number of underlying conditions that can lead to ARDS. However, in most cases, people with these conditions do not develop ARDS. It is not clear why some people are at a higher risk than others.


Causes of ARDS include the following:

Serious infection in the blood or other tissues (called sepsis; accounts for more than 30% of cases)
Severe chest trauma
Severe lung infection (e.g., bacterial or viral pneumonia)
Inhalation of vomited stomach contents
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