How copd affects specific lung volumes and capacities

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Assignment:

Understanding the different volumes and capacities associated with lung function will help you to better understand PFTs, respiratory disease and treatment for your patients.

Lung volumes include tidal volume (TV), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV), expiratory reserve volume (ERV), and residual volume (RV).

The various lung capacities include inspiratory capacity (IC), vital capacity (VC), functional residual capacity (FRC), and total lung capacity (TLC).

For the discussion this week:

can you explain TV IRV and TLC?
can you explain how COPD affects specific lung volumes and/or capacities?

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