A Condition That Increases Lung Compliance Is

Question

A condition that increases lung compliance is
A) lung cancer.
B) respiratory distress syndrome.
C) loss of surfactant.
D) emphysema.
E) pneumothorax.

Accepted Answer

Emphysema is a condition in which the lung tissue is damaged, leading to the destruction of the alveoli and increased compliance (the ability of the lungs to stretch and expand) due to the loss of elastic recoil. This leads to difficulty exhaling air, as the lungs become over-inflated and there is less resistance to the movement of air.