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A member asked:
I did a pulmonary function test my fv1 was 74% could i be diagnosed with copd?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not at that level: The FEV 1.0 is the amount of air forced out in the first second. Normal is 75% or greater. Yours was just a tiny bit low. Many things can cause that and COPD is only 1. If you smoke, you should seriously consider stopping. Your doctor can help you. If you don't smoke, make certain you keep your lungs healthy by getting a flu shot. See your doctor for more evaluation. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 10/15/2014
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Yes you could: But, just having that one number isn't enough to tell if you have any ventilatory impairments.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Not just with this: Look at the person, and ALL of the numbers. You might simply have a bit of asthma.
Answered 11/28/2017
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