Registered KIN Exam: Work of breathing increases • Hyperinﬂation places inspiratory muscles at a mechanical disadvantage • Increased dead space contributes to an inappropriately high ratio between physiological dead space and tidal volume

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Work of breathing increases • Hyperinﬂation places inspiratory muscles at a mechanical disadvantage • Increased dead space contributes to an inappropriately high ratio between physiological dead space and tidal volume

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Registered KIN Exam

Work of breathing increases • Hyperinﬂation places inspiratory muscles at a mechanical disadvantage • Increased dead space contributes to an inappropriately high ratio between physiological dead space and tidal volume

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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