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Total lung capacity (TLC) is the maximum volume of air the lungs can hold. It is measured by assessing the total amount of air in the lungs after taking the deepest breath possible. Lung plethysmography, one of several , is used to determine TLC, and this assessment of lung function can assist in diagnosing and evaluating different types of lung conditions. solar22 / Getty Images Purpose of Test Your doctor may want to test your total lung capacity for several reasons: To diagnosis lung diseases and differentiate restrictive (e.g., pulmonary fibrosis) from obstructive (e.g., asthma or , COPD) types. To determine the severity of COPD or asthma To evaluate if you're a good candidate for lung cancer surgery The average maximum capacity of a healthy lung is determined by a person's height and varies. The average is approximately 6,100 millilite...