Hello, A few of the diseases that diminish Lung capacity are: * Asthma. * Chronic Bronchitis. * COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). * Pneumonia that causes scarring of the Lungs in rare & severe cases can diminish Lung capacity. Please note this is advice only & should not be used in place of a medical experts.
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Lung disease is any disease or disorder that occurs in the lungs or that causes the lungs to not work properly. There are three main types of lung disease:
Most lung diseases actually involve a combination of these categories.
The most common lung diseases include:
Other lung diseases include:
Lung capacity can be affected by several factors. Advanced age, lowered fitness levels, increased body weight or behavioral habits such as smoking can cause a decrease in lung capacity.
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Increased lung capacity
Lung capacity can not be increased by a disorder.
My tidal lung capacity was lower. I know the difference because in the tidal lung capacity you are taking in less breath. When you are doing the vital lung capacity, you take in more breath.
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Exercising increases the lung capacity.
Your total lung capacity is the total volume of the lung after maximum inspiration. (average 6 litres).
The lungs and heart, when diseased or injured could decrease lung capacity. Obesity would also reduce lung capacity
The lung capacity of a bovine (or "cow") is 12,400 mL or 12.4 L.
The lung capacity of a bovine (or "cow") is 12,400 mL or 12.4 L.