In Emphysema, the Lungs Become Overdistended with Trapped Air

question 69

Essay

In emphysema, the lungs become overdistended with trapped air. Effective abdominal breathing is decreased. Describe the muscles involved when breathing becomes an active process, such as a patient who has emphysema.

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