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[-123]

Hi just got some results can someone explain what fev 1 means thxs

[Pam1952]

Hi. Fev1 is the amount of air you can blow out in one second. 😊

[-123 in reply to Pam1952]

Thxs pam is it good or bad sounds bad im new to all this

[Pam1952 in reply to -123]

What reading did you get? It should be a percentage figure.

[Pam1952 in reply to Pam1952]

If things seem a little confusing to you, I'd make an appointment with the doctor to discuss the results. They should have explained everything to you. XXX

[Pam1952]

Let me start again by saying welcome.

Have you had a spirometry test for a respiratory problem?

If you give us a little more information, we can be a bit more helpful. There are lots of lovely people on here who can give support and advice, so please feel free to ask about any worries you may have.

Pam XXX

[-123]

Hi am new and a bit lost , yes respiratory problems ,and spirometry tests and thats the results fev 1 its all new to me its good idea to go to the docs thxs for your help think i'll be on here alot thxs

[soulsaver]

Hi -123

Fev1 is the amount of air you can forcefully blow out from fully inflated lungs in 1 second. It's a volume, measured in litres. They compare this volume against a benchmark for your gender, age & height and the comparison is stated as a % (of predicted, in the jargon).

Ask your surgery for a copy of the results - they're yours, you can insist (in the UK), then come back here.

What were your symptoms that they decided to do spirometry test?