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Obesity: Lung volumes

Obese patients develop respiratory disease in a restrictive pattern, with decreased FEV1 and FVC but preserved FEV1/FVC ratio. Fat collections on the chest wall lead to decreased chest wall compliance and possibly lung compliance as well. [More…]

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