Help with numbers

[bonny64]

I have been diagnosed with copd for the last 3 years but have on just got a reading from nurse. Is 1.34 about normal? at this stage.

[stone-UK]

Hi

It would depend on your age, height and gender.

Open the link and scroll down to page 22/23 for predicted normal values.

brit-thoracic.org.uk/docume...

[bonny64 in reply to stone-UK]

Thanks stone-uk

Had a look for my height 5ft and age 67 readings are fvc 2.18 don’t know what that is and fev 1.80 so as far as I can see not to bad on 1.34

[stone-UK in reply to bonny64]

Hi

If the numbers relate to FEV1 then,

1.34 divided by 1.80 multiplied by 100 = 74%

Which puts you at mild.

[bonny64 in reply to stone-UK]

Ok thank you very much x

[hypercat54 in reply to bonny64]

My lung function is mid 70's too and I have been told I am mild. x

[bonny64 in reply to hypercat54]

Stone uk sent me a link have saved info for reading later maybe it will help me understand a bit more about it all x

[hypercat54 in reply to bonny64]

You are in the right place for information. Between us we are experts on lung disease so just ask away. Also have a read around the site as there is lots of info here. x

[Whitechinchilla]

There are some great replies to your question already.

Many of the folk who post here are far more knowledgeable than a gp., so ask away and read as much as you can.