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I am 53 (f) my lung capacity is at 80% and i was told by specialist that what that means is i have the predictive lung capacity of a woman that is 70,?
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80% of expected: the standards are age based, so you are 80% (20% lower) then average at your age.
Answered 8/7/2018
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