As expected, the mortality rates increase as the severity of the ARDS increases with mortality rates at approximately 35%, 40%, and 46% for mild, moderate, and severe, respectively. It has been revealed that patients with ARDS that show<unk>  on histology are at a high mortality rate of 71.9% compared to 45.5% in patients with ARDS but without<unk> . Of the patients who succumb to ARDS, the most common cause of death is septic shock with multi organ dysfunction syndrome. Among survivors upon discharge, many will have impairments in their lung function. The majority (approximately 80%) of patient will have decrease<unk> on capacity while fewer patients (approximately 20%) will have issues with airflow (either obstructive or restrictive). These airflow issues will typically resolve within six months and the<unk> on issues will resolve within five years.
Diffuse alveolar damage
Desquamative interstitial pneumonia
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia
Usual interstitial pneumonia
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
Hepatization of lungs
Air trapping