Reserve volume increases in emphysema patients because alveoli have reduced elastic recoil and can expel less air.
El volumen de reserva aumenta en pacientes con enfisema porque los alvéolos tienen menos retroceso elástico y no pueden expulsar tanto aire.
| Front | why does reserve volume increase in patients with emphysema? |
|---|---|
| Back | alveoli have less elastic recoil and can't push as much air out |
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