Which of the following would be associated with the distal airway and alveolar weakening clinical scenario?

1. Depressed diaphragm on chest radiograph
2. Use of accessory muscles of inspiration
3. Rhonchi and wheezing
4. Increased PEFR
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 3, 4


A
When distal airway and alveolar weakening is present, air trapping occurs, resulting in the depressed diaphragm on the chest radiograph and use of accessory muscles of inspiration.

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