What Is Respiratory Distress?
9. Causes of Respiratory Distress
Respiratory distress is the result of damage to the tissues within your lungs. This can be caused by a number of factors. Bacterial or viral infections that result in pneumonia are common contributors to that type of damage. Exposure to chemical and environmental irritants and certain medical procedures or conditions can also impact lung function.
In some cases, damage to the spine or to the muscles that support lung function results in respiratory distress. This may be the effect of trauma or an ongoing medical condition such as multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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