All of the following disease processes are potential causes of a restrictive pattern except:
A) Interstitial lung disease (e.g. ,fibrosis,sarcoidosis)
B) Kyphoscoliosis
C) Asthma
D) Neuromuscular disorders

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Asthma is not typically associated with a restrictive pattern of lung function. Instead, asthma is characterized by an obstructive pattern, as it leads to narrowing of the airways and difficulty with exhalation. The other choices listed are all potential causes of a restrictive pattern.

All of the Following Disease Processes Are Potential Causes of a Restrictive