Exercise 11:
In the light of the information tabulated below, what can you say about this patient?
- Is the patient normal or abnormal?
- Does the condition present an obstructive, mixed or non-obstructive pattern?
- Is the condition reversible or irreversible?
- Is the condition mild, moderate or severe?
(You may consult the Information Page).
| |
Pre-B.D. |
Post-B.D. |
% Predicted |
% Change |
| FEV1 |
710 |
660 |
34.4 |
0 |
| FVC
| 1 670 |
1 780 |
76.4 |
|
| FEV1/FVC (%)
| 42.6 |
37.1 |
|
|
(Check the answer).
