What Is Respiratory Distress?
8. Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Distress
Some people are more likely to develop respiratory distress and ARDS than others. Lifestyle choices, such as poor exercise habits and choosing to smoke, can greatly increase your likelihood of respiratory failure.
Genetics appears to play a role in developing respiratory distress as a family history increases your chances of developing it yourself. Demographics also appears to play a role. For example, ARDS is more common among non-white populations and males.
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