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What Does This Spirometry Test Report Indicate?

i Just had a spirometry test with results of prebronchldilator revealing severe obstruction with fev1 of 35% of predicted or 1.18 liters. fev1/fvc ration is 51% erv is 62% oximetry is 92% . spirometry reveals severe obstruction fev1 increased from 35% to 43% and fef25-75% increased from 17% to 30%. What does all this mean?
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Hello and welcome in HCM

This result mean that actually you have a low lung function.After the prove with bronchodilatators the lung volumes are relatively improved which means that you probably may benefit from their use.
Your doctor will probably prescribed them.

Take care

Dr.Jolanda
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What Does This Spirometry Test Report Indicate?

Hello and welcome in HCM This result mean that actually you have a low lung function.After the prove with bronchodilatators the lung volumes are relatively improved which means that you probably may benefit from their use. Your doctor will probably prescribed them. Take care Dr.Jolanda