HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
BREATHING AND RESPIRATION
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Question
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EXHALE!!My lungs are getting ____
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smaller
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bigger
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare complication of systemic autoimmune disease. It occurs most commonly in systemic lupus erythematosus but there are rare reports of it developing in systemic sclerosis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rituximab combined with an immunosuppressive agent may be highly beneficial in shrinking lung syndrome and deserves further study. Restoration of near-normal lung function is an achievable goal in shrinking lung syndrome.
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