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hi everyone, i`m not all that great at understanding doctors or illness, i have been living with IPF for nearly 3yrs now and evrytime i go for my check ups at my local hospital and at papworth there is always a change downwards, i am now on oxygen and am struggling to undersatand the volumes and numbers that come out of each visit, i asked my doctor today what does it all mean !! my lung volume is currently sitting at 73% but have no idea as her answer was it is too confusing to explain, is there anybody out there with a couple of minutes to explain for me i would be very gratefull, thank you.

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Sorry I can't answer your question, kimmi9. Hopefully someone will be along soon who has a better idea. All the best.

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Thank you Ergendl for replying i appreciate your support, i am hopeing someone will be able to help.

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