Expiratory for Dummies

Alright, so the word "expiratory" refers to a specific part of the breathing process. When you breathe, you inhale air into your lungs, and then you exhale it back out. The time when you're breathing out and pushing the air from your lungs is called the expiratory phase. So, when you're blowing out the candles on a birthday cake, that's the expiratory part of your breath. It's like when you're letting the air go after you've taken a big breath in.

In medical terms, "expiratory" also refers to a specific function of the lungs. During the expiratory phase of breathing, the diaphragm and the muscles between your ribs work together to push the air out of your lungs.

So, in simpler words, "expiratory" basically means the part of breathing where you're exhaling or pushing the air out of your lungs. It's the opposite of when you're breathing in, and it's an important part of the whole breathing process. So, when you feel the air leaving your lungs as you blow out a candle or blow up a balloon, that's the expiratory phase at work.

I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you have any other questions about it.