Pulmonary function report: 76 yr old white male 70" tall 205lbs fvc 4.07 102% fev1 3.01 101% fev1/fvc 74% tlc 5.98 94% vc 4.24 102% frc pl 2.85 82% rv 1.74 66% dlco 14.5 59% dlco/va 2.95 74% diagnosis ipf any insight on these results?

The results are consistent with diffusion problem which is present in pulmonary fibrosis. If you have experienced exertional dyspnea, low oxygen in blood by ABGs and/or pulse oximetry and CXR or high resolutionCT scan shows intertitial lung disease, you do have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Your RV/ TLC ratio is elevated, and your airflow measurements are normal. The DLCO adjusted for volume is normal. This may occur.w air trapping, associated with a number of conditions. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available and a review of the imaging is recommended. Smoking history increases the likelihood of COPD and may trigger asthma symptoms.