Under What Condition is Lung Compliance Increased

Question

Under what condition is lung compliance increased?
A)Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
B)Prolonged shallow breathing
C)Cystic fibrosis
D)Emphysema
E)Asthma

Accepted Answer

Emphysema increases lung compliance because it involves the destruction of alveolar walls, leading to larger but fewer alveoli. This reduces the elastic recoil of the lungs, making them more compliant or easier to inflate.