Which description is indicative of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
A) An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction,bronchial hyperreactivity,and inflammation.
B) A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia,decreased pulmonary compliance,and diffuse densities on chest x-ray.
C) A pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein producing viscous mucus that line the airways,pancreas,sweat ducts,and vas deferens.
D) A pulmonary disorder characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a surfactant deficiency.

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe respiratory illness characterized by severe hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood), decreased pulmonary compliance (the ability of the lungs to expand and contract), and diffuse densities on chest x-ray. It is commonly seen in critically ill patients and can be caused by a variety of factors such as pneumonia, sepsis, or trauma. Option A describes asthma, option C describes cystic fibrosis, and option D describes respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn.

Which Description Is Indicative of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)