In COPD, hyperinflation of the lungs leads to feelings of unnecessary fullness and bloating at mealtime due to the flattening of which organ?

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Hyperinflation of the lungs in COPD flattens the diaphragm, making it more difficult for the lungs to expand and leading to feelings of fullness and bloating at mealtime. The other organs listed (breasts, spleen, liver, abdominal muscles) are not directly affected by hyperinflation and would not cause these symptoms.

In COPD, Hyperinflation of the Lungs Leads to Feelings of Unnecessary