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What it means to have 79 of fev1 but 93 of fev1/fvc? dlco is also decreased and rv is increased. doctors said it is not copd but numbers say something different to me....
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Breathing: The fev1 is within the parameters under and fvc It is normal so it is considered as an obstructive pattern
Answered 11/11/2019
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