PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY-IMPAIRED OXYGEN DIFFUSION

SUMMARY

1. Oxygen diffusion is impaired between the alveolus and the pulmonary capillaries.

2. Causes: interstitial edema, interstitial inflammation, or fibrosis.

3. Clinical examples include pulmonary edema and interstitial lung disease.

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