Obstructive Lung disease

Question 1

Main examples

Answer 1

• Asthma

- COPD: emphysema and bronchitis

Question 2

Tests?

Answer 2

Spirometry: 
-decrease FEV1<80%
-possible reduced FVC
-decreased FEV1/FVC< 70%
PEFR 
-Normal range: 400-600 litres/minute 
-in moderate: 50-80% value 
-in severe:<50% of fall