copd

I was diagnosed with copd 5 years ago,,had pulm,,test,,,,,recently ,  had another lung function test,,,the doctor showed me the lsit with all the numbers ,he said a gp would look and see nothing,,but he pointed out 1 number was 176 he said that shoud be below 100,,that number shows mild to moderate emphysema,,but said he could not tell me my lung capcity,it that number bad???                          ,,Im taking adavair 500/50  and spiriva,,,,

[National Jewish Health]

Most pulmonary function numbers indicate good function when they are high and poor or reduced function when they are low or small.  Exceptions include 2 measurements, total lung capacity and residual volume.  The doctor should be able to give you a better indication of your lung function than what you have described.  You should have another pulmonary function test done and interpreted by a lung specialist, before you reach any false conclusions about the state of your lungs.

[tomcat47]

this was a lung specialist that told me about the emphysema,,,he said all the other numbers loooked normal