Confused by your Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) results? This video breaks down how to read and interpret your PFT results, focusing on the three most critical measurements: FEV1, FVC, and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Learn what these numbers mean, how they're calculated, and what they can tell you about your lung health.
Key topics covered:
- Explanation of FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second)
- Understanding FVC (Forced Vital Capacity)
- Interpreting the FEV1/FVC ratio
- Normal ranges and lower limits of normal (LLN)
- Indications of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases
- The role of bronchodilator testing in diagnosis
Whether you're dealing with asthma, COPD, or other respiratory conditions, this guide will help you make sense of your PFT results. We'll also discuss factors that can affect your test results and provide links to online LLN calculators.
Demystify your PFT results and take control of your respiratory health today!
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Here is a link to an online Lower Limit of Normal (LLN) calculator that can be used for people up to age 75: http://hankconsulting.com/RefCal.html
