How Do Ventilation and Perfusion Differ Across Lung Zones, and What Are the Implications of V/Q Mismatch in Respiratory Health and Disease?

Understanding how air and blood flow work together in your lungs is key to grasping respiratory health. This post dives into the concepts of ventilation (air in) and perfusion (blood flow) in the lungs, exploring how they vary and why these differences matter. Read more