PFT Results - Anybody know how to interpret?!
Question: PFT Results - Anybody know how to interpret!?
These are from the '%Pred' column:
FVC 136
FEV1 136
FEV1% 99
FEF25-75 145
PEF 143
Do these seem normal!?
Also, I used Combivent about 4 1/2 or 5 hours before my test (only one puff - not the 3 puff dosage)!. I've seen online that you should not use your inhaler for 4 to 6 hours before the test!. Would these results be reliable after that amount of time!?
If you are familiar with PFTs, I'd appreciate your input!.
Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com
FVC 136
FEV1 136
FEV1% 99
FEF25-75 145
PEF 143
Do these seem normal!?
Also, I used Combivent about 4 1/2 or 5 hours before my test (only one puff - not the 3 puff dosage)!. I've seen online that you should not use your inhaler for 4 to 6 hours before the test!. Would these results be reliable after that amount of time!?
If you are familiar with PFTs, I'd appreciate your input!.
Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I agree with Matt!.!.!.!.4 1/2 to 5 hours shouldn't affect your results:)
I've been doing them for 16 years!.
Below is a Doctors forum that you can ask questions for free, if that will make you feel better!.They will have a physician interpret them for you!.
http://www!.medhelp!.org/MessageControl/Re!.!.!.
P!.S!. Elevations in total lung capacity and residual volume indicate air trapping and copd, not elevations in your flows !.Just thought you might wanna know;)Www@Answer-Health@Com
I've been doing them for 16 years!.
Below is a Doctors forum that you can ask questions for free, if that will make you feel better!.They will have a physician interpret them for you!.
http://www!.medhelp!.org/MessageControl/Re!.!.!.
P!.S!. Elevations in total lung capacity and residual volume indicate air trapping and copd, not elevations in your flows !.Just thought you might wanna know;)Www@Answer-Health@Com
This is above normal!. 100% is the best!.
The scores have a predicted percent!. 100% is normal for you!. You scored higher then 100% in these areas!.
Whoever gave me a thumbs down, please tell me how I am wrong!.
Taking the inhaler 4!.5 hours before is OK, I doubt it skewed the test results that much!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The scores have a predicted percent!. 100% is normal for you!. You scored higher then 100% in these areas!.
Whoever gave me a thumbs down, please tell me how I am wrong!.
Taking the inhaler 4!.5 hours before is OK, I doubt it skewed the test results that much!.Www@Answer-Health@Com