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Strong inspiratory efforts reduce intrap...

Strong inspiratory efforts reduce intrapleural pressure to values as low as

A

`-20" mm Hg"`

B

`-30" mm Hg"

C

`-10" mm Hg"`

D

`-15" mm Hg"`

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