air will flow from an area of higher pressure to one of lower pressure; during inspiration, the pressure in the alveoli (lung tissue) must be less than the pressure at the mouth for air to flow in, and during expiration, the reverse is true.
The quantity of air that can flow through a two foot by two foot by one foot foam sample with a five inch water pressure differential. Air flow is expressed in cubic feet per minute.
Amount of air expressed in cubic feet per minute, that can be drawn through a 2"x 2"x 1" foam sample at .5-inch water pressure differential. Air Flow is measured by a test (ASTM D3574).