No acute respiratory distress

What does "No acute respiratory distress" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"No acute respiratory distress" means that the person is not currently experiencing severe difficulty with breathing. This term is often used in medical reports to indicate that the patient's breathing is normal and there are no immediate concerns about their lung function. It suggests that the person is not showing signs of conditions like asthma, pneumonia, or other serious lung diseases that can cause breathing problems.

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