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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
respiator Disorders Dealing with Vital Capacity
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Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jul 25, 2002 12:00AM
, Jul 25, 2002 12:00AM
Vital capacity can be affected in the following respiratory disorders:
1. Interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis
2. Surgical removal of a lung or a portion of it
3. Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
4. Fluid in the chest cavity
5. Silicosis
6. Asbestosis
1. Interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis
2. Surgical removal of a lung or a portion of it
3. Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
4. Fluid in the chest cavity
5. Silicosis
6. Asbestosis
J.C.I., RCP RRT