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Can I Raise My FEV To Baseline Levels Thru Exercise And Symbicort?
Hello my name is Vernon I am an asthmatic,52 yr old nonsmoker. I provided a spirometry at FEVC 73% with FEV1 43% and FEVC/FEV1 of 59%. I am applying for a medical license in the UAE and their baseline values must be at least 70%.I am taking Symbicort 80/4.5 and no fast acting.My question is can I raise my FEV to the baseline levels thru some sort of excercise and my Symbicort??? Thanx
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
Normally the FEV1 reduces in every individual with age,asthmatic or non asthmatic. You can slow down the pace of reduction with appropriate inhaled therapy. As per data, Only long term oxygen therapy is said to increase lung function.
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