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Spirometry results
by jorgemail93, Jan 22, 2009 02:43PM
I made a spirometry and the results were as follows Fev1 = 58, Fvc = 77 Fev1/Fvc = 77
Dr advised me this is a restrictive pattern. What does it means and if the 58 in Fev1 can be reversed thru adequate
therapy, smoking cessation, etc. My age is 60 years and also what should I expect in relation to these numbers.
Thanks
Jorge
Dr advised me this is a restrictive pattern. What does it means and if the 58 in Fev1 can be reversed thru adequate
therapy, smoking cessation, etc. My age is 60 years and also what should I expect in relation to these numbers.
Thanks
Jorge
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If your FEV1 of 58 was AFTER you used the inhaler, then the obstruction will not reverse. You can stop the FEV1 from dropping anymore by doing everything in your power to quit smoking.
Check out this great website, it'll give you some helpful info about lung function testing!
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/303239-overview