Which of the following individuals is experiencing an immunologic lung disorder affecting ventilation that has caused the formation of a granuloma on chest x-ray?
A) A 30-year-old African American man who has been diagnosed with sarcoidosis
B) An infant whose routine screening is suggestive of cystic fibrosis
C) An elderly, lifelong smoker who has been admitted to hospital with emphysema exacerbation
D) A 16-year-old girl who must limit her physical activity to prevent the onset of acute asthmatic attacks
Ans: A
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Sarcoidosis is an example of restrictive lung disease, whereas cystic fibrosis (CF), emphysema, and asthma are considered obstructive.
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