Parenchyma-centred diseases characterized by reduced lung volume

Clinical def. Reduced TLC (< 80%)

• Low Lung Compliance for parenchymal diseases

Etiology

• ReducedLung Compliance

• Smaller chest volume

  • Mechanical
    • kyphoscoliosis
    • high BMI
  • diaphragmatic weakness

• Characteristic Spirometry for Restrictive Conditions

Severity

ATS/ERS - Severity for lung diseases

Conditions:

• History
• Physical Exam