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Vital capacity may not be reduced in asthmatics although it will take a substantial amount of effort (work) for

the same volumes of vital capacity because of the increased airway resistance. FEV1 and MVV will generally

be lowered because of the increased airway resistance necessitating extra muscular effort.

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