Lung capacity
how to measure lung capacity
To measure vital capacity to subject needs to perform maximal inhalation, seal their mouth around a spirometer and exhale as much as they possibly can. Three results should be recorded and the best result should be used.
The only equipment needed for this test is a spirometer.
The only equipment needed for this test is a spirometer.
Normative data
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Advantages
- Only one piece of equipment required
- Quick and easy to perform
- Spirometers can be expensive