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Obstructive vs. Restrictive Lung Disease by Antony Waithaka is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. Pulmonary disease can be classified as obstructive or restrictive based on changes in lung function tests. Obstructive diseases decrease expiratory airflow while restrictive diseases decrease total lung capacity. 2. Major obstructive diseases include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and asthma. They are characterized by a decreased FEV1/FVC ratio on pulmonary function tests. 3. Emphysema causes destruction of alveolar walls leading to enlarged airspaces and loss of elastic recoil. Chronic
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- Antony Waithaka
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- EN