respiratory distress AE WEB: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_respiratory_distress_syndrome HPO: HP_0002747 SS, YH 10038687 A respiratory system AE thta is characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma leading to impaired gas exchange with concomitant systemic release of inflammatory mediators causing inflammation, hypoxemia and frequently resulting in multiple organ failure. SIDER: C0476273 respiratory system AE