After performing spirometry on a patient in the pulmonary clinic, the respiratory therapist notes that both the inspiratory and expiratory flow portion of the flow-volume loop is flattened. The therapist should interpret the condition demonstrated on the flow-volume loop as a/an
A. normal tracing.
B. obstructive pattern.
C. restrictive pattern.
D. large airway obstruction.
Ans: D. large airway obstruction.
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