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Emphysema of the lungs.

Emphysema of the lungs.

Emphysema of the lungs. Emphysema — an increase in the volume of the alveoli due to the destruction of the partitions between them. The lungs increase in volume, do not collapse, become flabby, the respiratory passages narrow. Exhalation (normally passive movement) requires great effort in emphysema. Gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the […]