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- Type I pneumocytes are flat cells that make up 95% of the alveolar surface area for gas exchange. Their destruction in emphysema leads to loss of surface area and respiratory complications. Type II pneumocytes replenish damaged type I cells and produce surfactant. - Obstructive lung diseases like asthma and COPD show a decreased FEV1/FVC ratio below 70% with increased total lung capacity due to air trapping. Restrictive diseases like fibrosis present with a normal or increased FEV1/FVC ratio above 70% an

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