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Elastic resistance
Impedance produced by the static elastic recoil of the lung and thorax (e.g., elasticity…
Elastic forces
Forces that promote collapse of the alveoli and lung, thus contributing to instability. Elastic…
Effort-independent flowrate
That part of the flow-volume loop not determined by the degree of respiratory effort…
Effort-dependent flowrate
That part of the flow-volume loop determined by the degree of respiratory effort expended.
Eczema
A superficial inflammation process involving primarily the epidermis, marked early by redness, itching, minute…