Which of the following conditions would exhibit an increase in lung compliance?

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Lung compliance is the property of the lung that allows it to stretch and recoil. Both appropriate stretch and recoil are necessary for proper lung function, thus compliance that is too high or too low can negatively affect function. Emphysema increases lung compliance due to the damaged lung tissue. In this condition, the lung will be able to inflate, but the recoil is delayed, thus exhalation is impaired.
Asthma and bronchitis may be associated with some increase in lung compliance however this is less likely with these conditions. These conditions typically demonstrate reduced lung function due to inflammation or airway obstructions as opposed to damaged alveoli.
Lung cancer usually causes a decrease in lung compliance due to the presence of more fibrotic tissue, which makes the lung stiffer and harder to inflate.

Which of the Following Conditions Would Exhibit an Increase in Lung