If a viral infection triggers excessive cytokine production in lung tissue, which consequence most likely follows?

💡 Explanation

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can occur because excessive cytokine release during a viral infection leads to uncontrolled inflammation and alveolar damage, therefore causing impaired gas exchange and respiratory failure, rather than simply affecting antibody production or immune cell apoptosis.

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