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) acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
B) pulmonary fibrosis
C) pneumothorax (air leaking into the intrapleural space)
D) bacterial pneumonia
E) adhesions to the parietal pleura
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