Research a chronic lung disease

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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:

1. Choose 3 different lung volumes or lung capacities to explain in your own words.

2. Research a chronic lung disease (such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, fibrosis, etc.) and explain how it affects specific lung volumes and/or capacities.

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