Spirometry and lung terminology

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Tidal Volume

the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during a single normal, resting respiratory cycle

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Total lunch capacity

the maximum volume of air that the lungs can hold after a maximal inhalation

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Residual Volume

the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a person exhales as forcefully and completely as possible (think residue)

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Vital capacity

the maximum amount of air a person can exhale from their lungs after taking a deep inhalation.

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Expiratory reserve volume

The extra air you can force out with maximum effort after a normal exhale. (EX)

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inspiratory reserve volume

The extra air you can inhale with maximum effort after a normal breath. (IN)

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