Widespread atelectasis,non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema,and diffuse,fluffy alveolar infiltrates on chest radiograph are characteristic of
A) acute respiratory distress syndrome.
B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
C) asthma.
D) cor pulmonale.

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome is characterized by widespread atelectasis,non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema,and diffuse,fluffy alveolar infiltrates.These findings are not characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,asthma,or cor pulmonale.

Widespread Atelectasis,non-Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema,and Diffuse,fluffy Alveolar Infiltrates on Chest Radiograph