Experiences with

FEV1-FVC test

When I was diagnosed in 2003 with severe COPD my FEV1/FEV ratio was 49%.

15 months ago after a lung function test, I was told I fit the criteria for a lung reduction and since then have had a CT scan, echocardiogram and another lung function test. Yesterday was my appointment at the hospital to find out what was possible.

Yet I read of people, through sheer hard work, bring their FEV1 down a stage or two. eg/ moderate to mild. Does this mean it will still progress eventually, and we'll all end up on oxygen? Or can we keep it stable and live a full life and die of something else?

Yet I read of people, through sheer hard work, bring their FEV1 down a stage or two. eg/ moderate to mild. Does this mean it will still progress eventually, and we'll all end up on oxygen? Or can we keep it stable and live a full life and die of something else?

I had this done a couple of days ago and the doctor didn't say anything about it other than he made an appointment for me this coming Friday for a lung function test.

I was recently diagnosed with COPD [moderate - FEV1 50%]. I found out last week after being released from hospital post pneumonia. They put me on Trimbow twice a day, and I see the respiratory team in another 6 weeks. I [obviously] have an anxiety condition which I am receiving treatment for.

I was recently diagnosed with COPD [moderate - FEV1 50%]. I found out last week after being released from hospital post pneumonia. They put me on Trimbow twice a day, and I see the respiratory team in another 6 weeks. I [obviously] have an anxiety condition which I am receiving treatment for.

I was recently diagnosed with COPD [moderate - FEV1 50%]. I found out last week after being released from hospital post pneumonia. They put me on Trimbow twice a day, and I see the respiratory team in another 6 weeks. I [obviously] have an anxiety condition which I am receiving treatment for.

I was just wondering, as COPD is a progressive disease, how exercise [eg/ pulmonary rehab] can improve FEV1 values, therefore improve lung function, yet the condition will still get worse? Or does it mean that improving FEV1 values/lung function can keep you stable for many years?

I was just wondering, as COPD is a progressive disease, how exercise [eg/ pulmonary rehab] can improve FEV1 values, therefore improve lung function, yet the condition will still get worse? Or does it mean that improving FEV1 values/lung function can keep you stable for many years?

As I mentioned, my FEV1 was 50% - moderate. I've read that by exercising [as well as taking all meds / keeping appointments / losing weight / getting vaccinated] I can increase my FEV1 score. Does this mean that my lung function is improving/my lungs are getting stronger?

As I mentioned, my FEV1 was 50% - moderate. I've read that by exercising [as well as taking all meds / keeping appointments / losing weight / getting vaccinated] I can increase my FEV1 score. Does this mean that my lung function is improving/my lungs are getting stronger?

They seem to think that FEV1 can improve with pulmonary exercise rehab [I've organised this]. My main concern, as I mentioned in my last post, was that I could still live a long life.

They seem to think that FEV1 can improve with pulmonary exercise rehab [I've organised this]. My main concern, as I mentioned in my last post, was that I could still live a long life.

I bought one of these portable spirometers which measures FEV1 and shows results on digital display. The results vary but the best indicates a 10% decline on figure from physician’s PFT 9 months ago. Definitely using the device correctly. Anyone tried these machines?

I have mild emphysema FVC/FEV1 ratio 65% FVC % of normal 119% FEV1% of normal 104% I recently had a lung health check for cancer ( negative ) but there was no mention of emphysema on my letter --- I asked my doctor this morning & he said it probably didn't show up because your lung damage is mild

They (doctors) try to act like im making it up but i clearly have a low fev1/fvc consistently on my Pulm function tests and theyve also heard how awful i sound and get when i have a respiratory illness. is anyone like me ? Thanks for reading.

Had spirometry done both FEV1 and FVC were 91. Not indicative of airway obstruction. Relieving and frustrating at the same time as I am still having breathing difficulties. Will discuss with pulmo. Been off the fags and nicotine now for 3 months yesterday.

My FEV1 was 76% and another one - think FVC something was 84%. He said he didn't want this one to drop any lower.The appointment lasted about 30 minutes and he asked a million questions. He said the scarring wasn't fibrotic but I had 'interstitial abnormalities'.

A lot of it I can’t really decipher, but the top two FEV1 and FVC are below normal (only just at 79). The ratio is normal (99). Quite a few of the other scores are also below 80, but I haven’t really been able to decipher them, so their results might be meaningless.