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Organs Of Respiratory System
SARS
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. It is caused by a virus that was first identified in 2003. Infection with the SARS virus causes
SARS is a dramatic example of how quickly world travel can spread a disease. It is also an example of how quickly a connected health system can respond to a new health threat.
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ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood. See also:... Read more »
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants
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Hyaline membrane disease; Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS); Respiratory distress syndrome in infants; RDS - infantsTreatmentHigh-risk and... Read more »
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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RSV is a virus that is a major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia during infancy and early childhood.It induces formation of large syncytial masses... Read more »
Respiratory
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The words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.Related topics:ApneaDyspneaLung diseaseLung scanRapid breathingLung... Read more »
Systemic
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Systemic means "affecting the entire body," rather than a single organ or body part. For example, systemic disorders such as high blood pressure or... Read more »
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