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What are the four factors affecting airway resistance in the lungs?
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∙ 12y ago
there are four important factors that effecting the lung resistance .
1- lung volume
2- density and viscosity of the air breathed.
3- contraction of smooth muscles of the air way.
4- diameter of the airway.
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∙ 12y ago
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