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What should the FEV1 and pulmonary function tests be

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11/13/09

I have the results from my doctor but I don't know how to interpret them.

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Rick Frea
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Rick Frea (RRT) is a licensed and Registered Respiratory Therapist...

Saturday, November 14, 2009

A normal FEV1 is 80% of your predicted normal.  To determine your predicted normal you can click here.  To learn more you can view my PFT Lexicon by clicking here.

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