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What is a lung capacity test?
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Lung function: Usually a lung capacity is the total amount of air you can take & hold upon a deep breath. It is part of the lung capacities (TLC, IC, EC) & function. 3 basic capacities: Total lung cac. inspiratory capacity & expiratory capacities. If decreased is a restrictive problem like in fibrosis but many others. if increase is an obstructiver air problem (asthma, COPD, etc)
Answered 12/16/2020
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