An Individual with Pulmonary Fibrosis Will Demonstrate

Question

An individual with pulmonary fibrosis will demonstrate
A)An increase in lung compliance.
B)A decrease in lung compliance.
C)No change in lung compliance.
D)An increase in chest wall compliance.
E)A decrease in chest wall compliance.

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by the formation of scar tissue in the lungs, which reduces the compliance or stretchiness of the lung tissue. As a result, the lungs become stiffer and less able to expand and contract during breathing. This can lead to difficulty breathing and reduced oxygenation of the blood. Therefore, the correct choice is B, a decrease in lung compliance.