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Anatomic vs. Physiological Dead Space: Understanding Lung Function
In healthy lungs, anatomic dead space (conducting airways: nose to bronchi) and physiologic dead space (anatomic + non-perfused/poorly perfused alveoli) are not equal.
Physiologic dead space is typically 20–30% of tidal volume in normal lungs.
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