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Restrictive lung diseases are characterized by reduced lung volumes, either because of an alteration in lung parenchyma or because of a disease of the pleura, chest wall, or neuromuscular apparatus.
The causes of airway obstruction and restriction. Here is a quick review of the two main types of lung diseases: obstructive versus restrictive. A. Obstructive. Any disease that causes the airways to become narrowed or blocked in some way. Here are some examples. Upper Airway obstruction: 1  Rhinitis/ pharyngitis. 2  Diphtheria.  Croup.