what is the lung capacity of nonsmokers?
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"Good" lung capacity is a general term used to describe an individual's breathing in relation to many factors specific to that person, such as weight, sex, age, and activity. \nThe average total lung capacity is approximately 5.8 liters (5800 cm3), however it varies from person to person, and is dependent on the factors discussed above. \n\nWomen tend to have 20 - 25% lower total lung capacity than males. Tall people tend to have a greater total lung capacity than shorter people. Heavy smokers generally have a drastically lower total lung capacity than non-smokers. \nTo find out if your lung capacity is "good" or "bad", you should talk to your doctor - preferably a pulmonologist.
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asthma\n\nAddendum: in light of the second answer, I'll elaborate a little more.  Asthma is an obstructive pulmonary disorder.  The airway narrowing results--somewhat counterintuitively--in the patient having trouble getting air *out* of the lungs, resulting in air-trapping in the alveoli.  Clinically, patients have a prolonged expiratory phase.  The standard pulmonary function test is to measure how much air patients are able to exhale with a forced effort.  On X-ray, patients having an acute asthma attack will have hyperinflated lungs from the air-trapping.\n\nObviously, if you can't get the air out of the lungs, you won't have much capacity to inhale....
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No. Band members, especially low, brass do. I am a tuba player, and have a lung capacity of 6 liters. The best lung capacity increasing exercises are designed for brass players. Look into the work of Arnold Jacobs, He wrote a lot on the subject.
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my grandpa has 1 lung and lives a easy-going life at a VERY low altitude where there is lots of humidity-its easier for him to breathe that way
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Let's do the math. 10 breaths per minute at (let's guess on this one) 2 Litres per breath times 60 minutes per hour times 24 hrs per day times 365 days per year times 72 years. My calculator says about 760 million liters. Again, this is approximate as each person is different and of course we are smaller as children. Now, we don't use all of it; only abot 2-3% and we exhale the rest. So that calculates to about 19 million liters.
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Yes. Marathon runners do have a greater vital lung capacity. Increased lung capacity is an indicator of fitness. This means that a conditioned athlete would have to take fewer number of breaths after exercise than say the average joe. Hence their recovery time is considerably less.\n\nWhen running one of the marathon runner's breaths would be deeper/larger than a non-athletic person, this allowing their body to be more well oxygenated. Therefore the lactic acid built up in the muscles (by the anaerobic respiration) would be more readily removed.\n\nI hope this helps.
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The maximum is 200, the range is 0-200. 0 where you don't know how to breath and die, and 200 where you are smarter than Einstien. Most beople are between 85 and 115 (about 67% of the world population).
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The breathing tube is called a nasal cannula.  She is breathing about 1-6 liters per minute of oxygen.  Generally people who are on oxygen have one of two conditions.  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder or Congestive heart Failure.  It is possible, considering you stated she couldn't see, that she also has diabetes.  Any of these conditions can be fatal.
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Usually boys / men because they have a larger lung capacity (on average)
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Tidal Volume (the amount of air in the lungs without expanding the lungs. ANSWER: D\nInspiratory Capacity: By process of Elimination ANSWER:E\nFunctional Resudual Capacity the amount of oxygen in your lungs left after breathing out ANSWER C\nVital Capacity: The absolute maximum after breathing in as much as possible ANSWER A\nTotal Lung Volume: Self Explanatory ANSWER: B
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Life expectancy depends on the individual. They have to be willing to do the things they are told to. Otherwise they will not live long, 3 - 5 years maximum.\n\nAlthough not a cure, there is a newer surgery that can increase lung capacity and help bring greater quality of life to the individual. You have to be a good candidate and that will mean not smoking, following a good diet and exercise routine, as well as following a doctor's instructions regarding medication, etc.\n\nRead the data at the links below for more.\n\nGood Luck to whoever has this.
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Heres the PDF of the paper that explains the process and the quantitation of how they get the number. \n\nIn this study, the temporal shape of voice-induced nitric oxide (NO) signals in exhaled air has been investigated in eight healthy individuals by means of laser magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The results of the experimental part have been compared with calculated signals obtained by using a simple one-compartment model of the paranasal sinuses. In the experimental part, a rapidly increasing NO concentration has been found when the subjects started humming. After reaching a maximum, the emission starts to decrease with the shape of an exponential decay and finally reaches a constant level. The time constant of this decay (NO washout) is 3.0 ± 1.2 s. The peak height of the NO emission during humming increases when the time between two humming processes increases. When no voice-induced NO emission takes place, the NO concentration in the paranasal sinuses rebuilds again to a maximum concentration. The typical time constant for the NO recovery is 4.5 ± 3.2 min. A three-compartment model defining exactly the geometry and anatomy of the paranasal sinuses has been developed that is based on three main assumptions of the NO dynamics: 1) constant NO production of the epithelium in the sinuses; 2) the rate of the chemical reaction of NO with the epithelium of the paranasal sinuses is proportional to the NO concentration; and 3) the emission of NO from the sinuses (volume/s) is proportional to the NO concentration. It is shown that the three-compartment model under the experimental conditions can be reduced to a one-compartment model, which describes the complete temporal behavior of the NO exchange. \n\nlaser magnetic resonance spectroscopy; nitric oxide emission; noninvasive measurement
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There is an Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency that is a genetic protien deficiency that casues non smokers to have emphysema. It is very rare but i have had some patients with it as a respiratory therapist. Basicly at 40 your lungs look and act as if you have smoked for 50+ years \ntwo of the patients that i cared for had to have whole lung lobes removed
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If the average human breathes about 16 times a min then 23040 times
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Alot of bad side effects. Quit now and your lungs will start to repair themselves.  I hate I missed your earlier question, but 16 drops = 1 cc/ml.,  5ml = 1tsp,             15 ml = 1 TBS... Nurse Stay RN, BSN
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You can increase the lung capacity but the rib bones will stay the same size. :D
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Running is so very good for your lungs!!  I spoke with a Doctor several years ago and He said your lung capacity grows Immensely whilst you run!!!  (I use to run 6 days a week for an hour every AM.  Needless to say I was in the best shape of my life.  I am hoping to do that again in the very near future)  There are some great magazines out there.....ie.... Runners World....etc. Did you also know there really is a Runners High??? Yup !!! About 15 to 20 mins into your run Endorphins are released** Good Healthy 100 % Natural High **!!! Its proven !!! So keep running just make sure you stretch before & after & you have an excellent shoe-( I prefer Reebok!) Take Care !!!