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If fvc and fev1 are normal above 100% predicted and fev1/fvc is 80% predicted and 69% actual is this copd?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely normal for ag: These values are likely normal or marginally abnormal for your age. Were you a smoker? Do you have any respiratory symptoms? The criterion for COPD is a persistently reduced FEV-1 below 70%, you need to have this test repeated followed by another measurement after a bronchodilator treatment.

Answered 8/9/2016

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