Compare FVC and FEV1
FVC = forced vital capacity FEV1 = forced expiratory volume over 1 second
An FEV1 / FVC ratio of less than 0.7 indicates..?
COPD
What is a low pulse oximetry measurement?
Less than 92%
Can a COPD screening device measure FVC?
No. Only a spirometer
Compare onset of COPD vs Asthma
Asthma onset earlier in life.
Which condition is most commonly associated with a productive cough - asthma or COPD?
COPD
Reversibility of Sx using a bronchodilator is a feature of which condition?
Asthma
What should always be considered before stepping up therapy?
Inhaler technique