What complicating pulmonary problem is likely to happen to a patient with cystic fibrosis?

a. Pulmonary edema
b. Pleural effusion
c. Spontaneous pneumothorax
d. Cardiac tamponade


C
About 20% of patients with cystic fibrosis will develop a spontaneous pneumothorax. The other listed problems are not typically associated with cystic fibrosis.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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