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PT Question of the Week - Diaphragmatic breathing

You teach a patient to perform diaphragmatic breathing exercises to improve their emphysema. Which of the following is the primary goal of diaphragmatic breathing?
1. Decrease tidal ventilation
2. Increase respiration rate
3. Decrease accessory muscle use
4. Decreased oxygenation

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