How is upper chest breathing different from paradoxical breathing?
What will be an ideal response?
Upper chest breathing is a holding pattern caused by anxiety; paradoxical breathing is a dysfunction caused by severe respiratory distress from illness, injury, or paralysis.
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a. Glucagon b. Somatostatin c. Thyroxine d. Insulin
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A) Soap and water B) Sterilizing solution C) Germicidal solution D) Superheated steam