Exercise 4:

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 1 370 1 750 68.4 29.3
FVC 2 900 3100 101  
FEV1/FVC (%) 45.8 56.5    
(Check the answer).

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