Chapter 22.2, Problem 14AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The forced expiratory volume, minute respiratory volume, and maximum voluntary ventilation.

Introduction:

Pulmonary ventilation is the process of breathing when the air is inhaled and exhaled through the lungs. The pulmonary ventilation is measured using an apparatus called as spirometer. Spirometer measures are important because it can detect the advancement of respiratory disease in a patient. The improvement or worsening condition of the disease can be assessed in those patients.