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What is the use of measuring lung capacity?
The amount of air that can be withheld in your lungs
Can a man's lungs hold more are than a women's lungs?
Lung capacity is a physical difference in the volume of the lungs. Lung capacity depends on how much air can fill the lungs. A man's lung capacity is larger than a woman's lung capacity.
What is vital lung capacity?
vital lung capacity is how much air remains in your lungs after you exhale
What is vital capacity of lungs?
the vital capacity of lungs is 3.5 liters to 4.5 litres
Is lung capacity better higher or lower?
Higher. This means your lungs can hold more air.
How much do adults use their lungs?
Adults (and children) use their lungs all their lives.
Why is lung capacity an indicator of health?
Lung capacity varies from person to person. The part that matters is whether or not a person is using all of their lungs. If they are not, they are at risk for pneumonia, or fluid and bacteria filing the alveoli in the lungs. Also, when a person smokes, they damage alveoli, causing the lung to not be able to use their entire capacity. This forces the lungs to work harder to make up for the areas that they are not able to use.
Can you get oxygen poisoning from home oxygen systems?
No, your lungs can take in only as much as their capacity, no more.
What does a spirometer measure?
A spirometer is used in measuring the air capacity of the lungs.
What does 24 percent lung capacity mean?
It means that you have lost 76 percent of your normal lung capacity. Your lungs do not hold as much air anymore.
What is the Stretch capacity of lungs?
The stretch capacity of the lungs is abiut 8 oz. of air. You can not go above 8 oz.
Do men have more lungs than women?
There are only two lungs for both men and women. == I think you mean lung volume or capacity -- meaning how much air can be inhaled. Men have a larger lung capacity than women.
