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Three comparable cross-sections of air sacs: thin normal walls, inflamed walls and lost partitions with larger merged air spaces.
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Throat, nose and lungs

Normal, inflamed and damaged air sacs in COPD

Compare normal air sacs with inflammation and damage in COPD. The walls between air sacs may be lost.

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