Sentences with phrase «vital lung capacity»

Vital lung capacity is one of the components of lung capacity.

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In their investigations or so - called genome - wide association studies, the team of researchers compared the genetic profile of study participants to the forced vital capacity (FVC), a volume parameter of lung function.

Upon receiving two cycles of treatment with lenalidomide, the patient's breathlessness, fatigue, daily activity, and quality of life showed significant improvement, and her lung function testing demonstrated a remarkable increase in vital capacity.

Age, time since onset, amount of weight lost, and forced vital capacity (a measure of lung function) are all thought to be related to disease progression.

In one example, forced vital capacity (FVC)-- a measurement frequently used to assess lung strength and capacity — declined much more quickly for women frequently exposed to cleaners.

In fact, studies show modest differences between an exerciser and non-exerciser when it comes to total lung capacity (TLC - the greatest volume of air you can inspire in one breath) or forced vital capacity (FVC - the greatest volume of air you can blow out).

So our total lung capacity (TLC) equals our vital capacity (VC) plus our residual volume (RV).