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What pulmonary function test used for copd?
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Spirometry: This is the standard test to determine pulmonary obstructions. If you think this is your case, don;t hesitate being tested and if you smoke- stop now !
Answered 9/22/2019
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Spirometry: Usually the forced vital capacity (fvc) and a ratio of fev-1 /fvc (fev-1 = forced expiratory volume in one second) is obtained. If the fev-1/fvc ratio is low, a repeat study will be done after a bronchodilator treatment to see if the airway obstruction can be reversed. A short course of Prednisone may also prescribed to establish reversibility. At times a short course of Prednisone is needed.
Answered 6/30/2014
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