Estimate the lung compliance of the given graph below. Calculate the compliance for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Fibrosis and interpret your answer by comparing it with the compliance of Normal lungs.

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Estimate the lung compliance of the given graph below. Calculate the compliance for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Fibrosis and interpret your answer by comparing it with the compliance of Normal lungs.

COPD Compliance
Normal
Lung
Volume
(Liters)
3
Fibrosis/Pneumothorax
| Compliance
10
20
30
40
Transpulmonary Pressure (cmH,0)
Transcribed Image Text:COPD Compliance Normal Lung Volume (Liters) 3 Fibrosis/Pneumothorax | Compliance 10 20 30 40 Transpulmonary Pressure (cmH,0)
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