Instructions
You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Thanh Nguyen, 62, is here for the result of his spirometry.
Interpret the spirometry
Explain the result, your diagnosis and management plan to the patient
Spirometry (post-bronchodilator, performed in the practice)
| Item | Value | Reference range |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 | 2.05 L | 2.56-3.84 L (80-120% predicted) |
| FVC | 3.40 L | 3.28-4.92 L (80-120% predicted) |
| FEV1/FVC ratio | 0.60 | >0.70 (LLN 0.66) |
| FEV1 % predicted | 64% | >=80% |
| Post-bronchodilator change in FEV1 | +40 mL (+2.0%) after 400 mcg salbutamol | <12% and <200 mL |
Test quality grade A (ATS/ERS). Predicted values from GLI equations for a male aged 62, height 178 cm. Pre-bronchodilator FEV1 2.00 L.