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How is gaseous exchange affected in: Pulmonary fibrosis, asthma and emphysema?

April 26, 2017affected asthma Conditions diseases exchange Fibrosis gaseous Health pulmonary respiratory

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How is gaseous exchange affected in: Pulmonary fibrosis, asthma and emphysema?

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Gas exchange take place between alveoli and capillaries. Due to the above conditions, the space between the alveolar membrane and the capillary get increased. In fibrosis and emphysema this space is occupied by scar tissue so gas exchange is afftected.