Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress (SMARD) is a rare genetic condition that typically affects infants and children. It causes muscle weakness and breathing problems.

The management of the pediatric patient with a respiratory emergency and some of the hidden and potentially life-threatening causes of respiratory distress are discussed.

She was breathing normally without the use of accessory muscles, and although she was wheezing, the doctor noted in the chart that the symptoms were “mild.” ...

The benefits of early continuous neuromuscular blockade in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are receiving mechanical ventilation remain unclear.

Severe asthma was classified as having all four features of respiratory distress (wheezing, sternal retraction, accessory muscle use, dyspnea) or having any of the absolute criteria (cyanosis ...

A 52-year-old woman reports a 2-week history of dyspnea and wheezing, and presents with mild respiratory distress with audible wheezing. What should next steps be to provide optimal care?