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How does hyperinflation affect pulmonary compliaance and distensibility?
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Hyperinflation: Hyperinflation is a term used when there is over inflation of the lung. This may be reported on X-rays or noted on PFT's. The definition of compliance is change of volume over change in pressure. In emphysema you have high compliance/distensibility and hyperinflation. In fibrosis you have low compliance and distensibility without over inflation.
Answered 6/25/2014
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