Copd smoking

[Comley1964]

Can anyone tell me what the lung function should be for a 53 year old who has smoked for 40 years. And someone who hasn't smoked( percentage

[stone-UK]

Hi

A Spirometer or lung function test. Will give you a clear indication based on person of similar age, weight, height, gender and ethnic origin.

The normal range as a percentage is 80%/120%. FEV1. Same for FVC.

As there is so many variables a test between two individuals would be inconclusive.

Not all smokers have significant reduction in lung function.

Likewise non smokers can have a reduced lung function capacity.

[Comley1964 in reply to stone-UK]

Already. Had one 56% lung function . she said emphysema. Now she think s i haven't damaged air sack's. So not emphysema.. Going. For new test bext week

[Comley1964 in reply to stone-UK]

Been for new lung test it was 56% now 50% lost 6 %in 6 months .but it didn't. Feel. Right the. Way i was blowing. In to it.