“test results”
what does PFT Impression: the spirometry is suggestive of a restrictive lung disease and the total
lung capacity is mildly decreased. The DLCO is normal. This may be
secondary to effort, extrathoracic disease, or obesity. There is a
significant bronchodilator response in FEF 25-75 which in the right
clinical context can be consistent with reactive airway disease mean?
lung capacity is mildly decreased. The DLCO is normal. This may be
secondary to effort, extrathoracic disease, or obesity. There is a
significant bronchodilator response in FEF 25-75 which in the right
clinical context can be consistent with reactive airway disease mean?
Female | 44 years old
Complaint duration: 2 years
Conditions: past covid respiratory distress
1 Answer
The Pulmonary Function Study seems to be automated - the suggestion of variable effort can be determined by viewing the FVC curves . The causes of restrictive lung disease , obesity and chest wall abnormalities should be known by observing the patient at time of testing . Small airway asthma can restrict lung volumes .
