Which of the following is the characteristic of adult respiratory distress syndrome
Correct Answer: Diffuse alveolar damage
Description: The disease is mainly caused by a lack of a slippery substance in the lungs called surfactant. This substance helps the lungs fill with air and keeps the air sacs from deflating. Surfactant is present when the lungs are fully developed. Neonatal RDS can also be due to genetic problems with lung development
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