Pulmonary Function Tests Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
In obstructive disease, residual volume ______.
A
increases
2
Q
Obstructive disease: FEV1/FVC% < ______
A
70%
3
Q
A
4
Q
FEV1 for obstructive disease: high or low?
A
Low
5
Q
FVC for restrictive diseases: high or low?
A
Low
6
Q
What is FVC?
A
The total volume of air that can be expired after a maximal inhalation.