Exercise 8:

In the light of the information tabulated below, what can you say about this patient?

(You may consult the Information Page).

  Pre-B.D. Post-B.D. % Predicted % Change
FEV1 1 100 1 040 35.6 0
FVC 2 310 2 580 70.7  
FEV1/FVC (%) 47.4 40.2    
(Check the answer).