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COPD

Air trapping, low-flow O₂, and the 'pink puffer / blue bloater'.

Illustration of the lungs and airways

Labelled lungs and alveolar-capillary gas exchange diagram

Figure — Airways, alveoli and the alveolar-capillary membrane where O₂/CO₂ exchange happens.

System: Respiratory Best used for: Deep NCLEX-RN prep. Read the full lesson end-to-end, work the three unfolding case scenarios out loud, then move to the condensed notes, flashcards, and quiz for spaced review.

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