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Closing volume: a reappraisal (1967–2007)

Authors: Joseph Milic-Emili, Roberto Torchio, Edgardo D’Angelo

Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Issue 6/2007

Abstract

Measurement of closing volume (CV) allows detection of presence or absence of tidal airway closure, i.e. cyclic opening and closure of peripheral airways with concurrent (1) inhomogeneity of distribution of ventilation and impaired gas exchange; and (2) risk of peripheral airway injury. Tidal airway closure, which can occur when the CV exceeds the end-expiratory lung volume (EELV), is commonly observed in diseases characterised by increased CV (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma) and/or decreased EELV (e.g. obesity, chronic heart failure). Risk of tidal airway closure is enhanced by ageing. In patients with tidal airway closure (CV > EELV) there is not only impairment of pulmonary gas exchange, but also peripheral airway disease due to injury of the peripheral airways. In view of this, the causes and consequences of tidal airway closure are reviewed, and further studies are suggested. In addition, assessment of the “open volume”, as opposed to the “closing volume”, is proposed because it is easier to perform and it requires less equipment.

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Title: Closing volume: a reappraisal (1967–2007)
Authors: Joseph Milic-Emili
Roberto Torchio
Edgardo D’Angelo
Publication date: 01-04-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Electronic ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-006-0389-0

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