Respiratory Medicine - Pulmonary function tests

Question 1

What are the main Obstructive lung diseases?

Answer 1

1. Asthma
2. COPD
3. Bronchiectasis
4. Bronchiolitis obliterans

Question 2

What are the main Pulmonary function tests for Obstructive lung disease?

Answer 2

1. FEV1 - significantly reduced
2. FVC - reduced or normal
3. FEV1% (FEV1/FVC) - reduced

Question 3

What are the main Restrictive lung disease?

Answer 3

1. Pulmonary fibrosis
2. Asbestosis
3. Sarcoidosis
4. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
5. Infant respiratory distress syndrome
6. Kyphoscoliosis
7. Neuromuscular disorders

Question 4

What are the main Pulmonary function tests for Restrictive lung disease?

Answer 4

1. FEV1 - reduced
2. FVC - significantly reduced
3. FEV1% (FEV1/FVC) - normal or increased