Question

A 68-year-old former smoker presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and chronic cough. Post-bronchodilator spirometry shows FEV1 1.4 L (55% predicted), FVC 2.3 L (75% predicted), and FEV1/FVC ratio 0.61. What is the most appropriate interpretation of these spirometry findings?

Accepted Answer

Obstructive defect consistent with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer

Normal spirometry

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Restrictive ventilatory defect

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Mixed obstructive and restrictive pattern

Answer

Test is non-diagnostic and should be repeated only if symptoms progress

Practice question

A 68-year-old former smoker presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and chronic cough. Post-bronchodilator spirometry shows FEV1 1.4 L (55% predicted), FVC 2.3 L (75% predicted), and FEV1/FVC ratio 0.61. What is the most appropriate interpretation of these spirometry findings?