Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
Lung Function Left
Answered by
MN
This forum is for questions and support regarding lung and respiratory issues such as: Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds - Flu, Chronic Cough, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Fibrosis, Lung Abscess, Nasal Polyps, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Sinusitis, Tuberculosis
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Mar 05, 2008 05:16PM
, Mar 05, 2008 05:16PM
It could be referring to either one, depending on whether the lung disease is restrictive (FVC) or obstructive (FEV1). Be aware, however that there is a wide range of normal values. Thus the statement is more meaningful when the comparison is between current values and previous values, rather than a comparison of current values with predicted "normals".
