The mechanics of breathing have recently been investigated in patients with a variety of pulmo- nary abnormalities including pulmonary conges- tion due to heart disease (1-3). The present report describes ventilatory mechanics in eight patients with frank pulmonary edema. The data were calculated from simultaneous oscillographic records of tidal volume, air-flow, and esophageal pressure.
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