Hi, this is my first post here and not got a diagnosis yet but having tests done and hoping all is ok. Is it a good thing to have an FEV1 value above the normal range? It was 138 and I read that normal range is between 80% and 120%. In the process of trying to work out cause of breathing problems.
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That's very good. Often athletes or singers can have a lung function well above the top range too.
FEV1
This value is expressed as a percentage, with normal test values being between 80% and 120% of the average (predicted) values.
You also need the FVC value similar to FEV
FVC
This value is expressed as a percentage, with normal test values being between 80% and 120% of the average (predicted) values.
If both values are within normal range the the test is deemed normal
Hi Nanniedak that's great 120 . my FV is 30 percent severe copd being considered for lung transplant . Bernadette x
Thank you to everyone for your comments.
👋 Nanndake Thought might help my thinking knowledge is the FV forced volume when you exhale air & Fv breathing in is the the lung capacity off oxygen your lung fill. Usually god 109 percent . Below 50 run into diffucultys shortness off breath . Mine is 30 lung capacity lung function doesn't function on emptying bad air gaz exchange . Bernadette x x
Hi Nanaedake, my Fev1 is 132%, so similar to yours! My issues are caused by reduced gas transfer values. Did you get any results for those yet?