When rapid ventilatory rates occur, what is the term for the condition in which positive pressure remains in the alveoli during exhalation due to the insufficient expiratory time?

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Auto-PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) occurs when there is not enough time for the lungs to fully exhale the air breathed in before the next breath starts, leading to a buildup of pressure in the alveoli. This is often seen in situations of rapid breathing where the expiratory phase is shortened.

When Rapid Ventilatory Rates Occur, What Is the Term for the Condition