• Air trapping, also called gas trapping, is an abnormal retention of air in the lungs where it is difficult to exhale completely. It is observed in obstructive...
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    of respiration more difficult, leading to air not being expelled from the lungs. This is termed "air-trapping", which can be seen on medical imaging. Since...
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    a reduction in blood vessels and overextended alveoli, resulting in air trapping in one or part of one lung. It is rare. Often, there are no symptoms...
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    excessive mucus, increased cough and wheeze. A commonly found sign is air trapping giving a difficulty in complete exhalation. The usual cause of an exacerbation...
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  • with air trapping (auto-PEEP). Auto-PEEP is an incomplete expiration prior to the initiation of the next breath causes progressive air trapping (hyperinflation)...
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    for use in blackmail. A honey trap is used primarily to collect evidence on the subject of the honey trap. Honey trapping is also used in getting a new...
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    skies are of an orange-red glow, it signifies a high-pressure air mass with stable air trapping particles, like dust, which scatters the sun's blue light...
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  • Look up trap in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A trap is a device used for trapping animals. Trap or TRAP may also refer to: Trap (2015 film), Filipino...
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  • specifically emphysema, often lead to hyperexpansion of the lungs due to air trapping. The resulting flattened diaphragm contracts downwards on inspiration...
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  • Patients with acute severe asthma exacerbations are at risk for progressive air trapping and alveolar hyperinflation, which may lead to alveolar rupture and hemodynamic...
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