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How can i increase lung capacity?

Q: how can i increase lung capacity?

: It depends on what is limiting it, if anything. In some diseases treatment of the underlying disease and improve lung capacity, or the ability to inflate the lung. It is difficult to say more without more specific knowledge of the situation

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

It depends on what is limiting it, if anything. In some diseases treatment of the underlying disease and improve lung capacity, or the ability to inflate the lung. It is difficult to say more without more specific knowledge of the situation

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 6/26/2021

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A member asked:

How can i increase lung capacity?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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