FRC decreased by
Obesity
FRC increased by
COPD
FRC =
ERV+RV
FRC is % of total lung volume
40
TLC =
VC+RV
Average value of TLC
5.7L
FVC can be measured by
Spirometry
Ratio in obstructive
Decreased
Ratio in restrictive
Normal
RV vs FRC
Minimum after maximal expiration
FRC is air after TV
FEV after treatment goes up by
10-15%
FEV1 for COPD mild moderate severe very severe
> 80, 50-80, 30-50, <30
Low O2 causes pulmonary
VASOCONSTRICTION
B1 receptors are where?
Heart, kidney, lungs
Which B receptor in lung?
B2
Hypercapnia stimulates
Central chemoreceptors
Hypercapnia is at
Night
what can decrease pulmonary compliance
Pulmonary fibrosis, oedema, pneumonia, collapse