People who have lupus are more likely to have low levels of vitamin D. Those with lupus who have higher levels of vitamin D tend to have less lupus disease activity, symptoms and flares. There are higher rates of lupus flares in winter months than in summer months.
1 Sepsis. 2  The most common cause of ARDS is sepsis, a serious and widespread infection of the bloodstream. 3  Inhalation of harmful substances. 4  Breathing high concentrations of smoke or chemical fumes can result in ARDS, as can inhaling (aspirating) vomit.ronchioles and alveoli. The mechanical cause of ARDS is fluid leaked from the smallest blood vessels in the lungs into the tiny air sacs where blood is oxygenated. Normally, a protective membrane keeps this fluid in the vessels.
Introduction. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening medical condition where the lungs can't provide enough oxygen for the rest of the body.ARDS can affect people of any age and usually develops as a complication of a serious existing health condition.edical emergency. Although most cases of ARDS begin in hospital, this isn't always the case. For example, the condition may develop quickly as a result of an infection such as pneumonia, or if someone accidentally inhales their vomit.