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Emphysema's effect on vital capacity increases as the disease progresses. Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) which obstructs the passage of air out of the lungs. As a person exhales with emphysema, the airways close prematurely which reduces the exhalation volume thus reducing vital capacity.
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What is barrel chest in emphysema?
Increased vital capacity
How would pneumonia affect vital capacity?
no
What can reduce vital capacity?
There are many reasons that could increase or decrease vital capacity in a person. Respiratory conditions are a major factor in how much air a person can take in.
What is the difference between Forced vital capacity and vital capacity?
there is no difference.
How does your calculated vital capacity compare to recorded vital capacity?
tu mama
What is vital capacity of lungs?
the vital capacity of lungs is 3.5 liters to 4.5 litres
Who does emphysema affect the respiratory system?
me
How does height affect vital capacity?
due to surface area. if you are taller your lungs will have a greater surface area which will raise the volume.
What is vital lung capacity?
vital lung capacity is how much air remains in your lungs after you exhale
The lung volume that represents the total volume of exchangeable air is the?
vital capacity
For vital capacity what units are the measurements in?
My vital capacity is 1650cc (Yes, it's very low, but I'm twelve and I'm small). cc is used to measure vital capacity.
What might influence ones vital capacity?
bigger body surface area = bigger vital capacity
