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PFT question

PFT question

I had a pulonary funtion test recently and haven't gotten the results back yet. What abnormalities should I be looking for when I do get the results.  Also, I noticed that at the bottom of the screen on the monitor, in red it said "possible leakage" does that mean a problem with the machine or me?  Thank you
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The "possible leakage" most likely refers to leakage of air around the mouthpiece, not leakage of the machine.  It could seriously skew the results of the test.  You should be looking at
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