Emphysema is a disease that causes the destruction of alveolar air sacs. The loss of elastic recoil and collapse of airways during exhalation result in obstruction and air trapping.
Emphysem. Der Verlust der elastischen Rückstellung und der Kollaps der Atemwege während der Ausatmung führen zu Obstruktion und Luftansammlung.
Front | Disease that causes the destruction of alveolar air sacs. ___ and ___ results in obstruction and air trapping. |
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Back | Emphysema. Loss of elastic recoil; collapse of airways during exhalation |
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