Multiple Choice
An ex -smoker with emphysema has a pulmonary erosion into his intrapleural space. What life -threatening condition is he at imminent risk of developing?
A) bacterial pneumonia
B) pulmonary fibrosis
C) pneumothorax (air leaking into the intrapleural space)
D) adhesions to the parietal pleura
E) acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
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