information wanted

[sachmo]

just recieved a letter after my visit to my consultant who told me i had severe copd,what i want to know is the spirmoetrytest is FEV1 predicted 3.79 litres measured 2.15 litres is this good or bad ?

[Jo_BLFHelpline British Lung Foundation]

Hi sachmo

Interpreting spirometry results can be a tricky thing, would you be able to call us? We have experienced respiratory nurses here who can advise you further on this.

03000 030 555.

Cheers

Jo

[Lynne1955]

Take Jo's advice Satchmo, they are great!

Lynne xx

[Puffthemagicdragon]

Mine is 0.73. So anything better than that is good.

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I don't know what a FEV1 is no one has ever told me. Is it important ?