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This is the Tidal Volume
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The amount of air that can be inhaled or exhaled during one respiratory cycle
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This is the Total Lung Capacity and the normal value for adults is about 4‐6 L
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The maximum volume of air the lungs can accommodate
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Residual volume is the amount of air left in lungs after expiration. It is indirectly measured using the  Function Residual Capacity and Expiratory Reserve Volume and cannot be measured by spirometry.
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The amount of air left in the lungs after maximal expiration
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This is the Expiratory Reserve Volume. The normal adult value is 700-1200ml, this can be reduced in obesity.
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The volume of air that can be exhaled forcibly after exhalation of normal tidal volume
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This is the Inspiratory Reserve Volume and is used in deep breathing
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The amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal tidal volume
Concept
Chapter
2693
3800
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Topic
162
General practice
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What does residual volume in spirometry refer to?
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