Symptoms of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

If you have any of these symptoms do not assume it is due to ARDS. These may be caused by other, more or less serious health conditions. If you or someone else is experiencing any one of them, seek medical help:

• Shortness of breath
• Fast, labored breathing
• Bluish skin or fingernail color
• Rapid pulse
• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Headache
• Dry Cough

They often develop within 24-48 hours of the injury.