STEP 2: PULM PFTs

Question 1

Answer 1

evidence of variable obstruction (mobile). Inspiration volume normal, expiratory volume blunted/uniform expiratory flattening. Can be caused by chronic irritation as in smoking or GERD or prior injury like prolonged intubation.

Question 2

What flow volume changes would we expect in restrictive lung disease?

Answer 2

Question 3

What flow changes would we expect in someone with asthma or COPD?

Answer 3

Question 4

What flow volume changes would we expect for someone with laryngomalacia or VCP?

Answer 4