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A member asked:
How do the spirographs differ between someone with emphysema, asbestosis, and a marathon runner?
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Simple Terms : In simple terms: A marathon runner should have normal spirometry, Someone with emphysema should have an obstructive spirometry pattern meaning they have trouble getting the air out when the exhale, And a person with asbestosis should have a restrictive spirometry pattern (meaning they have trouble filling their lungs and taking a breath in).
Answered 11/9/2014
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