Lung volumes
Lung volumes refer to the different volumes associated with different phases of the respiratory cycle. They are typically measured by spirometry, a common pulmonary function test. The lung volumes are divided into four main types: tidal volume (TV), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV), expiratory reserve volume (ERV), and residual volume (RV).
Tidal Volume (TV)[edit | edit source]
Tidal Volume (TV) is the amount of air inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing. It is approximately 500 mL in a healthy adult male.
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)[edit | edit source]
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) is the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation. It is approximately 3100 mL in a healthy adult male.
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)[edit | edit source]
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a normal exhalation. It is approximately 1200 mL in a healthy adult male.
Residual Volume (RV)[edit | edit source]
Residual Volume (RV) is the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation. It is approximately 1200 mL in a healthy adult male.
Lung Capacities[edit | edit source]
Lung capacities are derived from the sum of two or more lung volumes. The four lung capacities are: total lung capacity (TLC), vital capacity (VC), inspiratory capacity (IC), and functional residual capacity (FRC).
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)[edit | edit source]
Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is the maximum volume of air that the lungs can hold. It is the sum of TV, IRV, ERV, and RV.
Vital Capacity (VC)[edit | edit source]
Vital Capacity (VC) is the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation. It is the sum of TV, IRV, and ERV.
Inspiratory Capacity (IC)[edit | edit source]
Inspiratory Capacity (IC) is the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation. It is the sum of TV and IRV.
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)[edit | edit source]
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal exhalation. It is the sum of ERV and RV.
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