Advanced emphysema, involving the destruction of alveolar walls, results in difficulty exhaling. Why would this difficulty develop?

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Loss of alveolar walls leads to a decrease in elastic recoil because the elastic fibers that help the lungs return to their resting size after inhalation are contained within these walls. When these walls are destroyed, the lungs are less able to push air out during exhalation, leading to difficulty exhaling.

Advanced Emphysema, Involving the Destruction of Alveolar Walls, Results in Difficulty