Respiratory Made Simple
1. Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Test – PFT) 1. Tidal Volume (TV): 2. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV): 3. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV): 4. Residual Volume (RV): 5. Lung Volumes and Capacities 1. Vital Capacity (VC): 2. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC): 2. Obstructive Lung Disease (ABCD) These conditions typically involve increased airway resistance leading to difficulty exhaling,…
