A 68-year old male patient has a history of long-term heavy smoking for more than 30 years, a history of chronic bronchitis for 17 years, and dyspnea with progressive aggravation in the past 3 years. Chest x-ray examination showed:The brightness of lung field increased, and the vascular texture around lung field decreased and became fine The patient's lung function test results are most likely to be

A 68-year old male patient has a history of long-term heavy smoking for more than 30 years, a history of chronic bronchitis for 17 years, and dyspnea with progressive aggravation in the past 3 years. Chest x-ray examination showed:The brightness of lung field increased, and the vascular texture around lung field decreased and became fine The patient's lung function test results are most likely to be

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter21: Artificial Airway Care

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