Which type of pulmonary disease requires more force to expire a volume of air?
A)Restrictive
B)Obstructive
C)Acute
D)Communicable

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Obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by airway obstruction that is worse with expiration. Either more force (i.e., the use of accessory muscles of expiration) or more time is required to expire a given volume of air. Restrictive disorders are characterized by decreased lung tissue compliance. Acute means sudden onset, or severe. Communicable means transmittable.

Which Type of Pulmonary Disease Requires More Force to Expire