DIAGNOSIS
Those people who are suspected to have wet lung must know the trigger and can be prescribed steroids to treat signs and symptoms. Steroids may be given such as methylprednisolone to treat lung and airway inflammation.
TREATMENT
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a deadly and risky condition that requires the patient to be in an intensive care unit. Treatment is then done to:
Identify and treat the cause. If the cause is sepsis, antibiotics should be started
Avoiding medical complications. This includes the prevention of ventilator-acquired pneumonia and further lung injuries.
Supportive treatment
Most patients will require oxygen and ventilation to enable oxygen to reach the lungs and to keep the airways open. Intravenous fluids and blood transfusions can help, when they are needed. Dialysis may be done for kidney failure, and nutrition support may be started.