What Type of Patients with Severe Flow Limitation An $\dot{V}_{A} /\dot {Q} c$

question 10

Multiple Choice

What type of patients with severe flow limitation an $\dot{V}_{A} /\dot {Q} c$ mismatch may be unable to increase their overall alveolar ventilation enough to sustain a normal PaCO₂?

• A) Asthmatics
• B) Patients with advanced COPD
• C) Patients with severe pneumonia
• D) Patients with bronchiectasis

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