In which decompression type do the lungs decompress faster than the cabin?

The answer is found within the context of how different types of decompression affect the human body and the environment inside an aircraft.

Rapid decompression occurs when there is a significant and swift reduction in cabin pressure, causing a quick decrease in the ambient pressure surrounding the lungs. In this situation, the air inside the lungs can expand much faster than the surrounding pressure is reduced, which can lead to a risk of lung over-expansion injuries if there is a significant pressure differential. This type of decompression may occur as a result of various factors such as structural failure of the aircraft, leading to a sudden loss of cabin pressure.

Understanding the dynamics of rapid decompression is crucial for flight safety and the management of physiological responses in pilots and passengers. It highlights the need for rapid pressure equalization in the lungs and awareness of symptoms related to decompression sickness or barotrauma.