The long-term effects of a smoke inhalation injury are:
a. obstructive lung disorders.
b. restrictive lung disorders.
c. obstructive and restrictive lung disorders.
d. neither obstructive nor restrictive lung disorders, since there is normally complete recovery.
C
A smoke inhalation injury can cause both obstructive and restrictive lung disorders.
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