Which of the following may result from emphysema?

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All of the choices may result from emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which typically involves destruction of the alveolar walls leading to reduced gas exchange surface area. Air trapping occurs when the air is trapped in the lungs due to difficulty in expelling it, which is a common feature of emphysema. Cor pulmonale is a condition in which the heart has to work harder to pump blood through the lungs due to an underlying lung disease like emphysema. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Which of the Following May Result from Emphysema