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12-21-2007, 04:56 PM
The maximum expiratory flow-volume (MEFV) are checked from a typical healthy individual and from a patient with -intestitial fibrosis Which of the following is increased in the patient?
A. Pulmonary compliance
B. Radial traction of airways
C. Residual volume
D. Total lung capacity
E. Vital capacity
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12-21-2007, 04:58 PM
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12-21-2007, 05:00 PM
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12-21-2007, 05:06 PM
can u explain why?
got little confusion
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12-21-2007, 06:34 PM
B is the answer because fibrosis leads to increased recoil of the lungs & hence radial traction of the airways is the answer...all the other choices relates to emphysema or COPD.
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