A 61-year-old woman has a non-productive cough and exertional dyspnea. She uses her accessory muscles for respiration. CXR shows a flattened diaphragm. Cardiac exam shows a silhouette that is narrowed and lengthened. Which of the following findings is most likely in this patient?
Air space distention distal to terminal bronchi
Carcinoma of lung periphery
Increased alveolar secretions
Increased alveolar macrophage activity
Increased FEV1/FVC
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