vital capacity

Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air you can exhale after taking the deepest possible breath. It reflects the strength and health of your lungs and chest muscles. Essentially, it measures how much air your lungs can hold and expel, helping assess respiratory function. Factors like age, fitness, and lung health influence vital capacity. It is an important parameter used by healthcare professionals to evaluate lung capacity and detect potential respiratory problems or monitor respiratory conditions over time.