Template:Lung size/activity

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Lungs and breathing activity
Bradypnea - decreased breathing rate
Dyspnea or shortness of breath - sensation of respiratory distress
Eupnea - normal breathing
Hyperaeration/Hyperinflation - increased lung volume
Hyperpnea - faster and/or deeper breathing
Hyperventilation - increased breathing that causes CO2 loss
Labored breathing - physical presentation of respiratory distress
Tachypnea - increased breathing rate