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Is 82% spirometry, being an ex smoker, a sign of copd?

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Dr. Dennis Clifford answered

Possibly: Which part of the test was 82 %? An fev1 of 82% may indicate mild or early copd.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2019

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A member asked:

Is 82% spirometry, being an ex smoker, a sign of copd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Clifford answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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