Respiratory distress syndrome

In respiratory distress syndrome, and possibly other lung diseases, the immune system overreacts to trauma or infection. White blood cells called neutrophils flock to the lungs, releasing tissue-damaging enzymes.

1. Syndromes of disease
2. Diseases of respiratory system in animals
3. Anoxemia
4. Acute illnesses

1. Heart failure

1. Wilson-Mikity syndrome
2. Pneumothorax
3. Dyspnoea
4. Chronic bronchitis
5. Atelectasis

1. Asphyxia of newborn

1. Syndrome
2. Distress