Term Category: Voice Science
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) is the amount of air a person can forcibly exhale beyond the normal tidal volume. Expiratory Reserve Volume is used during any passage using greater volumes of air than tidal breathing and can be essential for maintaining consistent airflow, especially during long phrases or passages that require sustained exhalation.
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