Respiratory Volume, describes the amount of air in a given space within the lungs, or which can be moved by the lung, and is dependent on a variety of factors., Tidal Volume, refers to the amount of air that enters the lungs during quiet breathing, whereas inspiratory reserve volume is the amount of air that enters the lungs when a person inhales past the tidal volume., Expiratory Reserve Volume, is the extra amount of air that can leave with forceful expiration, following tidal expiration., Residual Volume, is the amount of air that is left in the lungs after expelling the expiratory reserve volume., Respiratory Capacity, is the combination of two or more volumes., Anatomical Dead Space, refers to the air within the respiratory structures that never participates in gas exchange, because it does not reach functional alveoli., Respiratory Rate, is the number of breaths taken per minute, which may change during certain diseases or conditions.

Spirometry Testing Terms

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