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PFT results
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PFT results
by DinkyB, Nov 11, 2006 12:00AM
New PFT results. My results are different than previous. Previously dx'd Mild Emphysema. Do new results show diff. dx?
I am a 47 yr. old female,60 inches.
Pre Med% Post Med%
FVC 83 92
FEV1 69 79
FEV1/FVC 70 73
FEF 39 50
PEF 88 91
TLC 102
RV 128(these numbers are higher than previous)
DLCO 75
DLCO/VA 125
DL adj 73
Significant differences on the Spirometery part, I had improvement after the med (14% on thrid try). In previous tests, no improvement (2% no matter how many efforts).
Also my DLCO is the best(highest) its ever been.
Question? Could I have been mis-dx'd with emphysema? Could I have asthma? If it is still emphysema would it still be only mild? I quit smoking nearly 4 yrs ago. These are, by my untrained eye, the best results I've had in years. I know there are some age-related changes that are normal. So since I've gotten older and my numbers are higher......
Thanks,
Lynette
I am a 47 yr. old female,60 inches.
Pre Med% Post Med%
FVC 83 92
FEV1 69 79
FEV1/FVC 70 73
FEF 39 50
PEF 88 91
TLC 102
RV 128(these numbers are higher than previous)
DLCO 75
DLCO/VA 125
DL adj 73
Significant differences on the Spirometery part, I had improvement after the med (14% on thrid try). In previous tests, no improvement (2% no matter how many efforts).
Also my DLCO is the best(highest) its ever been.
Question? Could I have been mis-dx'd with emphysema? Could I have asthma? If it is still emphysema would it still be only mild? I quit smoking nearly 4 yrs ago. These are, by my untrained eye, the best results I've had in years. I know there are some age-related changes that are normal. So since I've gotten older and my numbers are higher......
Thanks,
Lynette
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM
The results of your most recent pulmonary function tests are more consistent with asthma than with emphysema. If there is any emphysema, it would be mild.
