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What Cause the Expanded Anteroposterior (A-P) Thoracic Diameter (Barrel Chest)

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What cause the expanded anteroposterior (A-P) thoracic diameter (barrel chest) in patients with emphysema?


A) Air trapping and hyperinflation
B) Persistent coughing to remove mucus
C) Recurrent damage to lung tissues
D) Dilated bronchi and increased mucous secretions

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