Table 3. Exercise tidal flow volume loop results (clinically, a drop of > 200cc in Inspiratory Capacity with a rising).
End Expiratory Lung Volume is considered an indicator of dynamic hyperinflation.

 

Baseline

40W

80W

120W

160W

205W

Inspiratory Capacity

2.37 L

2.38 L

2.46 L

2.62 L

2.64 L

2.15 L

End Expiratory Lung Volume

0.72 L

0.64 L

0.47 L

0.46 L

0.46 L

0.94 L