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The correct answer is  In ARDS, the presence of alveolar and interstitial fluid and the loss of surfactant can lead to a marked reduction of lung compliance. Without an increase in end-expiratory pressure, significant alveolar collapse can occur at end-expiration,with consequent impairment of oxygenation. Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 199