Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a potentially deadly illness sometimes dismissed as a common cold. ARDS causes fluid to leak into the lungs, causing the lungs to stiffen and prevent oxygen from getting into the blood. It not only causes breathing difficulties, but it can also shut down vital organs causing death. If you are coughing or having breathing difficulties, take this screening quiz.

This screening quiz should be used for the sole purpose of identifying the signs and symptoms of ARDS; it is not intended to diagnose any condition. If you have any signs and symptoms of an illness, you should see your doctor.