Hysteresis in Lung Mechanics

Updated 12 Aug 2025 08:32 Yes, we're already title-dropping in episode two. Why hysteresis? What even is this elusive sounding term? The term comes from the ancient Greek ὑστερέω (husteréō), which means to 'come later' or 'lag behind'. This I believe a fitting

Measurement of absolute lung volumes: Gas dilution and whole body plethysmography

Updated 12 Aug 2025 - 23:19 What are absolute lung volumes? Absolute lung volumes are all the lung volumes that are NOT relative. Basically Residual Volume (RV), which is the volume remaining in the lungs after a maximal forced expiration, and any lung capacity that incorporates RV. These include: