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Decreased the FEV1 %
The FEV1 (%) at a radius of 5 mm is 73.9% (3541/4791 X 100%).
FEV1 is the peak during the first second of exhalation only.
Forced expiratory volume
FEV1 is an index that is used to determine how much restrictive or obstructive lung disease is present in a person's lungs. If the FEV1 level is 70% or less then it is standard practice for medication to be given.
The prognosis will depend on the individual's health and lifestyle. Minor emphysema has an FEV1 rate of over 80 percent survival.
Forced vital capacity (FVC) measures the total volume of air exhaled forcefully after a maximal inhalation. Within this total volume exhaled, the forced expiratory volume (FEV1) is measured during the 1st second of this manoeuvre.
measurement of lung function through spirometry yielding values including FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ration PEF and FEF 25-75: 50, 75 aned soemtimes 85 % of predicted value
FVC measures the amount of gases expelled when a subject takes a deep breath & then forcefully exhales maximally and as rapidly as possible. FEV1 determines the amount of air expelled during the first second.
Generally, most flow meters are very accurate in FEV1. However, device accuracy is not especially important, rather it is essential that you take multiple measurements to calculate an accurate working average.