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Lung Function Percentage Question....

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I'm confused about my test results.

How do you figure out my lung percentage on the pulmonary function test?

My FEV1 is 0.9L

Thanks for your help :-)

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Sandra1944

I never heard ofFEV1 o.9l

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grannyk3

I think you need to check with your doctor because I've never heard of this either.

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ibecarolita in reply togrannyk3

Thanks for your reply - I'll need to ask my doc to explain it to me

. The test results are confusing... But the end result is a diagnosis of moderate COPD.... sigh.

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