When we breathe out,why does the air passage not collapse?

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(N/A) The air passage,specifically the trachea and bronchi,is supported by $C$-shaped cartilaginous rings. These rings provide structural rigidity and prevent the airway from collapsing when the air pressure inside decreases during exhalation.

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