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Common causes include Pneumonia , Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (caused by Tobacco Smoking ), or Drug Overdose .

Emergency treatment follows the principles of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation . Treatment of the underlying cause is required. Mechanical Ventilation is often required.

ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) is a specific and important type of Respiratory Failure.