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I was told that my lung capacity of 80% is equal to what would be predicted for a 69 year old woman. scary, can i improve my lpc?
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Formal PFTs: Major issues would be asthma, allergies and certainly smoking. You will need formal pulmonary function testing and I would need to know FVC, FEV1 and FEV3. You should also have a routine physical examination with blood testing.
Answered 9/27/2014
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Perhaps: If you smoke - stop! If you know of allergens - stay free of them. If you are sedentary, plan to be more active. Eat mostly vegan - some animal protein is fine, just not much. Find a beginner yoga class and learn breathing exercises - or start w/ breathing exercises. Here are some: http://livewell.jillianmichaels.com/exercises-increase-lung-capacity-4259.html You can find more online. Best!
Answered 9/27/2014
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