Restrictive Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are some examples of restrictive disorders?
A
- Interstitial lung disease
- Scoliosis
- Neuromuscular cause
- Marked obesity
2
Q
What are restrictive disorders characterised by?
A
A reduction in lung volume
3
Q
What happens to the different lung volumes in restrictive lung disorders?
A
Decreased:
- Vital Capacity
- Residual Volume
- Functional Residual Volume
- Tidal Volume
- Total Lung Capacity
