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Lung Aging: How It Affects Respiratory Function World Lung Day
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Case Description
As individuals age, lung aging is a natural process that can gradually impact respiratory function. This aging process involves structural changes in the lungs, such as decreased elasticity of lung tissues and a reduction in the number of functional alveoli. These changes can lead to decreased lung...
Case Summary
- With age, the respiratory system undergoes anatomical, physiological, and immunological changes, beginning in infancy and continuing throughout life. Lung function, including spirometry, diffusion, and total lung capacity, improves until around 20 years of age and remains steady until 35. However, after that, FEV1 decreases approximately 27 ml per year, which is significant. FVC also decreases, typically between 14 to 30 ml per year, depending on exercise and lifestyle.
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Dr. Bhagwan Mantri
Alumni- Max Healthcare Institute LimitedDr. Bhagwan Mantri is a renowned Pulmonologist, a qualified DNB, MBBS, IDCCM, with over 10 years of experience. An extensive training in the management of all respiratory diseases, he has deep expertise in respiratory procedures and cutting edge diagnostic/therapeutic tools (e.g.EBUS)
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