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Yes, emphysema can decrease respiratory volume by damaging the air sacs in the lungs, which reduces the lungs' ability to efficiently exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. This damage can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and decreased exercise tolerance.

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