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1 Group #9 PHGY 355 Lab #2: Spirometry February 1, 2024 20281088, 20262527, 20269911, 20289920 Contributions: 20281088: Introduction, Results, Question 1 and 2, Final Edits 20262527: Methods, Results, Figure 2, Final Edits 20269911: Results, Question 3 and 4 20289920: Question 5 and 6
2 Introduction: Pulmonary function testing is a noninvasive procedure that provides information on how well the lungs are working by evaluating respiratory function. The test measures lung volume, lung capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This provides the healthcare professional with a proper diagnosis to assess a response treatment plan of specific lung disorders (Ponce et al., 2023). The two main types of respiratory disorders are obstructive and restrictive. Obstructive respiratory disorders describe the difficulty of air flowing out of the lungs due to airway resistance which causes a decreased flow. A restrictive respiratory disorder occurs when the lung tissue and/or chest muscles restrict air flow due to not being able to expand enough causing lower lung volumes (Johns Hopkins Medicine, 2024). The lungs are vital organs in the respiratory system, primarily responsible for exchanging gasses between the environment and the bloodstream. Oxygen moves from the alveoli air sacs into small blood vessel capillaries and then enters the arterial system to reach and nourish body tissues. Spirometry is the test that will measure static lung volumes and is used to detect, follow, and manage patients with lung disorders. This test measures the changes in volume rate with the movement of air into and out of the lungs during various breathing maneuvers (McCarthy & Kamangar, 2020). To start, the patient begins with a full inhalation, followed by a forced expiration that continues for as long as possible until a plateau in exhaled volume is reached and the patient feels as though their lungs have emptied (Barreiro & Perillo, 2004). Spirometry measures: forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV 1 ), forced vital capacity (FVC), viral capacity (VC), FEV 1 /FVC ratio, peak expiratory flow, forced expiratory flow, and inspiratory vital capacity (IVC) (Moore, 2012). Residual volume and functional residual cannot be measured by spirometry (Lamb et al., 2023). In addition, some other common tests of lung function include the measurement of lung volumes, airway
3 resistance, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity, and arterial-blood gasses (Crapo, 1994). The three main factors that affect pulmonary function testing are age, gender, and height. To be specific, FVC and FEV1 decline with age, while volume and the other capacities increase. VC, RV, FVC, and FEV1 are affected by height as they are proportional to body size (Barroso et al., 2018). The group hypothesis for this lab is that male ratio for spirometry lung function testing will be at a higher percentage than the women’s ratio as a result of the lungs having a greater surface area. Our theory uses age, sex and height to determine if lung function will be at a higher ratio, due to taller people having larger lungs. It is stated that since men have bigger lungs per unit of stature, they will have a larger total number of alveoli and alveolar surface area for a given age (Hibbert et al., 1995). It is also noted that not only in terms of absolute volume but in terms of volume variations, men have significantly larger mean values for both flows and volumes with a lower resistance (LoMauro & Aliverti, 2018). Therefore, this lab is to test all factors included in pulmonary function to discover whether males have higher ratios than women and confirm the hypothesis. Methods: All procedures used are outlined within the PHGY 355 Laboratory Manual for Experiment 2. The steps of the procedure listed were unaltered and data analysis was done manually. Manual calculations were based upon flow-volume curve analysis using LabChart. Furthermore, the BTPS conversion factor was used to adjust all calculated values based upon ambient room temperature.
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4 Results: A participant who is breathing normally into the spirometer is instructed to inhale maximally at the end of a normal exhalation before exhaling maximally. The peak lung volume that is achieved during a normal inhalation is the IRV. The minimal lung volume achieved during a normal exhalation is the ERV. The difference between these two values is the tidal volume. This represents the amount of air that is moved through the lungs in each breathing cycle. The difference between the IRV and the maximal inhalation that is performed by the patient is the IC. The difference in volume between the maximum inhalation and exhalation performed by the patient is the VC. These values can be observed using a volume vs. Time curve derived from the participants flow data. Figure 1. Volume vs. Time curve obtained from spirometry of participant 9.1. Volume was obtained using the integral of flow data directly from the participant’s breathing pattern. From this curve various measurements can be taken: Tidal Volume (TV), Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV), Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV), Inspiratory Capacity (IC), and Vital Capacity (VC). The sharp peak before 10s indicates the maximum inhalation exhibited by the participant, followed by the lower plateau indicating the lowest lung volume achieved. The participant was male with mild asthma.
5 A flow volume curve can be generated using the flow data determined through spirometry. The y axis of the curve represents the flow of air into the spirometer (l/s). Negative values of flow represent inhalation and positive values of flow represent exhalation by the participant. The x axis of the graph represents the volume (l) of air that has been exhaled, which shows the change in volume during breathing. When performing a forced expiration the flow will rise steeply from the x axis before reaching a peak at the peak expiratory flow rate. The flow will then gradually decrease until the vital capacity of the lungs has been exhaled. Inhalation will cause the flow rate to decrease before reaching a plateau and increase to a flow rate of 0 (l/s) after the vital capacity of air has been inspired. Figure 2. Flow Volume curve of restrictive lung disease modeled from participant 9.1. Using the curve generated from spirometry (Figure 1) along with the corresponding flow data, a loop can be generated. This loop shows similar measurements to that in Figure 1, where Vital Capacity (VC) is shown, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF), and Tidal Volume (TV) are shown. Furthermore, Residual Volume (RV), and Total Lung Capacity (TLC) can be visualized on the flow volume loop. This curve is shifted right and down from a normal curve as participant 9.1 has mild asthma, therefore, the loop is representative of a restrictive lung disease.
6 Table 1. Table summarizing flow values obtained from the spirometry testing. In order to observe if males had higher flow rate than females due to the correlation of larger airway diameter with larger lung size a table was generated to look at the overall study data. The PEF and FEV1 parameters were focused on as they directly related to the flow, which is useful in comparison as a higher flow rate would be indicative of larger airways. From the averages in Table 1 there is a 1.64-fold difference between the PEF of males and females, with the males being higher. Furthermore, males have a higher FEV1 overall with a 1.575-fold difference between the two. Sex (male: M, female: F) PEF - Peak Expiratory Flow (L/s) FEV1 - Forced Expiratory Flow in 1s Sex (male: M, female: F) PEF - Peak Expiratory Flow (L/s) FEV1 - Forced Expiratory Flow in 1s F 6.96 3.81 M 3.92 F 6.08 2.64 M 9.17 5.29 F 5.01 3.01 M 6.58 3.66576 F 2.63 M 9.36 4.32 F 4.67 2.2 M 5.01 3.45 F 7.24 3.69 M 6.76 3.73 F 5.68 2.44 M 7 4.76 F 1.52 1.254 M 8.66 2.89 F 5.66 2.48 M 13.55 4.91 F 6.7 4.05 M 5.19 4.8 F 3.06 2.27 M 6.083 4.510 F 4.25 2.93 Average 7.7363 4.20416 F 4.07 2.60 Standard Dev. S. 2.55661043 0.73071349 F 2.05 1.56 F 2.8 1.85
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7 F 5.460 3.504 F 4.570 2.560 F 4.599 2.560 Average 4.72817647 2.66877778 Standard Dev. S. 1.65958776 0.74888879 A bar graph was generated to visualize the variations between the various flow rate averages from Table 1, which were obtained from the spirometry data. In order to compare to the hypothesis that males will have higher flow rates, a direct comparison between males and females was necessary for proper conclusions to be drawn. Furthermore, error bars are included to determine the accuracy of the given results and if the difference between the males and females is significant enough to draw conclusions from it. Figure 3. Bar graph obtained from FEV1 and PEF averages found in Table 1. The averages from Table 1 were plotted on the same chart and error calculations were performed. The averages calculated were Peak Expiratory Flow in L/sec (PEF) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1s (FEV1). In both average conditions, the blue bar represents the male population within the study, and the red bar represents the female population.
8 Study Questions 1. What lung volumes cannot be measured by spirometry? Residual volume and functional residual cannot be measured by spirometry (Lamb et al., 2023). Residual volume cannot be measured by spirometry as there is no way to measure the remaining volume in the lungs after maximal expiration. Therefore, it is difficult to measure with the spirometer as the residual volume is the amount of air that cannot be exhaled from the lungs. 2. What three factors are used to predict the values for FEV 1 between normal participants? Age, height, and gender are three factors used to predict the values for FEV 1 between normal participants (Ponce et al., 2023). Age is a factor where FEV 1 values decrease with age due to lung function changes. Height is a factor where the size of the person’s lungs correlates with their height, therefore taller individuals are expected to have larger lung volumes affecting FEV 1 values. Gender is a factor where there may be gender-based differences, as men on average tend to have larger lung volumes and higher FEV 1 values than women due to the differences in anatomy and body composition. 3. Using the FVC, FEV 1.0 and the FEV 1 /FVC ratio, how does one differentiate normal from obstructive and restrictive lung disease using the FEV 1.0 and the FEV 1 /FVC ratio? The FVC represents the amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled by the patient after a maximal inhalation. FEV1 represents the amount of air that is exhaled in the first second of the FVC. Obstructive lung disease has a reduced FEV 1.0 and FEV 1 /FVC ratio but with a normal or slightly decreased FVC value. The reduction in FEV 1.0 occurs due to increased airway resistance in obstructive lung disease. Restrictive lung disease has a reduced FVC and FEV 1.0 but with a
9 normal or slightly increased FEV 1 /FVC ratio. Restrictive lung disease is also characterized by a normal FEV 1 /FVC ratio that is coupled with a low FVC. In restrictive lung disease the FVC is reduced compared to FEV 1 . This results in a FEV 1 /FVC ratio that is above 70%. Normal lung function has all parameters within a normal range typically around 70-80% (David & Edwards, 2022). 4. Describe the typical effects of airflow obstruction on lung volumes Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exhibit increases in lung volume due to expiratory airflow limitation (Bisel]li et al., 2015). Obstruction can be caused by abnormalities within the airways such as secretions or mucosal thickening and decreased elastic recoil. Both of these factors will result in a slower speed of exhalation. Since less air is able to leave the lungs with each breath air can become trapped within the lungs increasing lung volumes. 5. What additional diagnostic information is obtained by representing tidal volume within the forced vital capacity flow-volume loop? A graphical representation of lung function that illustrates the link between the volume of air forcibly expelled and the accompanying flow rate during maximal forced expiration is referred to as the forced vital capacity (FVC) flow-volume loop. The volume of air inspired and exhaled during a typical breath is known as tidal volume, and it is usually not explicitly represented in the FVC flow-volume loop. The FVC flow-volume loop in spirometry offers crucial diagnostic data for a range of respiratory disorders. A vital diagnostic tool, the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) flow-volume loop provides a graphical depiction of lung function. The forced ventilation volume (FVC), measured in liters, is the total volume of air forcibly expelled from maximal inspiration to peak expiration. The volume of air exhaled in the first second, or forced expiratory volume in one second, or FEV1 is
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10 important for determining the FEV1/FVC ratio, which is used to diagnose obstructive and restrictive lung illnesses (Wood, 2023). While a lower FVC with a normal ratio may indicate a restrictive problem, a reduced ratio is indicative of obstructive illnesses such as asthma or COPD. Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) measures the highest flow rate attained during the FVC maneuver, which helps determine the degree of airflow restriction. The distribution of airflow throughout the lungs may be understood by examining the mid-expiratory flow (MEF25, MEF50, and MEF75) values at various stages during the middle part of the FVC maneuver (Wood, 2023). While not expressly stated, tidal volume is essential to comprehending normal breathing patterns when measured alone. Its correlation with other flow-volume loop parameters facilitates the evaluation of respiratory function as a whole and the detection of problems in breathing patterns. 6. Discuss the change in IC with obstructive disease during exercise. The largest quantity of air that can be inhaled from the end-expiratory position is known as the inspiratory capacity, and it is an essential concept in the study of respiratory mechanics. In the context of obstructive lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is a decrease in IC during exercise (Guenette et al., 2013). An abnormal rise in lung volume, especially during the expiratory phase, is known as hyperinflation in obstructive lung disorders. Higher end-expiratory lung volumes are frequently ascribed to air trapping and dynamic hyperinflation, wherein inadequate exhalation causes this. This hyperinflation effect is linked to the decrease in IC during exercise in patients with obstructive lung disease. Increased exercise intensity raises the need for ventilation, and those with obstructive disorders may find it difficult to exhale completely, which can result in dynamic hyperinflation and a drop in IC (Guenette et al., 2013). Reduced interstitial carbon dioxide
11 during exercise has important implications for obstructive lung disorders. It causes symptoms including dyspnea (shortness of breath), exercise intolerance, and reduced exercise capacity by restricting the person's capability to meet the increased ventilatory demands during physical activity (Guenette et al., 2013). Assessing the effect of obstructive lung disorders on functional capacity and directing therapies targeted at enhancing exercise tolerance in afflicted persons requires an understanding of the changes in IC during exercise.
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13 Hallett, S., Toro, F., & Ashurst, J. V. (2023, May 1). Physiology, Tidal Volume - StatPearls . NCBI. Retrieved January 22, 2024, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482502/ Hibbert, M., Lannigan, A., Raven, J., Landau, L., & Phelan, P. (1995, February). YouTube: Home. Retrieved January 24, 2024, from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ppul.1950190208 Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2024). Pulmonary Function Tests . Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved January 22, 2024, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/pulmonary-functio n-tests Lamb, K., Theodore, D., & Bhutta, B. S. (2023, August 17). Spirometry - StatPearls . NCBI. Retrieved January 22, 2024, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560526/ LoMauro, A., & Aliverti, A. (2018, June 14). Sex differences in respiratory function - PMC . NCBI. Retrieved January 24, 2024, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5980468/ McCarthy, K., & Kamangar, N. (2020, May 14). Pulmonary Function Testing: Spirometry, Lung Volume Determination, Diffusing Capacity of Lung for Carbon Monoxide . Medscape Reference. Retrieved January 24, 2024, from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/303239-overview Moore, V.C. (2012). . . - definition of . . by The Free Dictionary . The Free Dictionary. Retrieved January 24, 2024, from https://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/8/3/232?fbclid=IwAR2v3kybw5gvOyBNb38xZg
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