Pulmonary: Pulmonary Function Testing Flashcards

1
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FEV1 If decreased represents…

A

obstructive disease

  • No obstruction: >2.0 L
  • Mild to moderate obstruction: 1-2 L
  • Severe obstruction: <1.0 L
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2
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if FEV1/FVC is decreased =

A

obstructive disease

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3
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if FEV1/FVC is near normal or elevated =

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restrictive disease

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