摘要：Tests of pulmonary mechanical function may be used in determining the prominent site of pulmonary reaction to intervention. Responses may be localized from a knowledge of changes in lung resistance and compliance. A peripheral airway or parenchymal response is characterized by a decrease in lung compliance. A central airway reaction is characterized by an increase in pulmonary resistance. In mixed reactions both parameters may change. In this communication some of the physiologic determinants of pulmonary resistance and compliance are discussed and examples of localized responses given. Full text Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Get a printable copy (PDF file) of the complete article (955K), or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Links to PubMed are also available for Selected References . 11 12 13 14 15 16
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