please can someone answer this question

[roubyroo]

Would the following results clearly show if a patient was being tested for restrictive v obstructive lung problems. I ask as part of the test results have been blacked out although i can faintly see number results for things like TLC, RV/TLC [which i haven't put on]  Thankyou for your help
                        Pre             Act Pre         Pre % pred          pre SR
FEV1             - 2.78,              - 2.70  -                   97              -0.23
FEV1/FVC %   80.17               71.93                     80              -1.27

Static Lung volumes

VC                   3.33
RV                   1.76                  2.48                   140>              2.02
FRC                 2.77

Transfer Factor

TLcoHb            8.54                   6.95                     81               -1.36
Vasb               5.17                   5.48                    106

[roubyroo]

Thankyou for your reply. I'm confused as to why they would black out part of the test results unless they're not needed?

[David Tinkelman, M.D.]

As you acknowledge the pulmonary function data is incomplete but the mildly reduced FEV1/FVC % and the increased RV would be more consistent with obstructive rather than restrictive lung impairment.

I suggest that you ask your physician to elaborate on your PFT results.

Good luck