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6.4 Settings
You can update your prole in the settings. Your account is protected by a
password, which can be reset. Preferences for background music and guidance
sound can be turned on/o for your training exercise. If you have any questions
about training, you can get them answered by clicking on the FAQ button. You
can also report a problem if you nd something wrong with the app. The app
also contains the Terms and Conditions (requires internet connection) and the
Privacy Policy, which you agreed to when you created your account.
6.5 Fundamentals in Breathing Performance
Term Description
cmH
2
O Pressure exerted by a column of water of 1 cm in height.
1 cmH2O = 0.980665 hPa (or mbar)
Accessible Vital
Lung Capacity
Maximal lung capacity of air:
Normal range: 0.5 – 6.0 liters
Lung capacity
compliance
Compliance in percent is evaluated with respect to gender, age and
height
Respiratory
pressure
Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP):
Normal range: 20 - 170 cmH
2
O
Average: 75 ±25 cmH
2
O
Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP):
Normal range: 20 - 230 cmH
2
O
Average: 95 ±35 cmH
2
O
Airow resistance Resistance to airow during respiration