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We have just had a letter from my husband's consultant, saying that "in his recent lung function tests there is a 15% drop in his diffusing capacity, while his FVC has remained stable" I would be grateful for people's thoughts regarding this as not really sure what it means....

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Hi there barneyboy

Your best bet would be to call the nurses on the BLF helpline. They are very knowlegable and friendly. The nUmber is 03000 030 555.

Regards, Bobby

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barneyboy in reply tophillips1

Many thanks Bobby

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I know what you mean! Thanks for your reply....

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I'm sorry I can't help you with your question, however I think there is a search box here somewhere works a bit like Google. If you put in the vital words some old answers to this should come up.

I recall some good info coming up in the past. P

Sorry I cannot help either its all gobbledegoop to me, but good luck on your search I find ask.com very good.

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