Problem
Spirometry
|
|
Predicted
|
Pre-bronchodilator
|
% Predicted
|
Post-bronchodilator
|
% Predicted
|
Change
|
|
FVC (L)
|
5.64
|
5.23
|
93
|
5.77
|
102
|
9%
|
|
FEV1 (L)
|
4.57
|
2.92
|
64
|
3.01
|
66
|
2%
|
|
FEV1/FVC (%)
|
81
|
56
|
69
|
52
|
64
|
-5%
|
|
TLC
|
5.5
|
6.9
|
125
|
6.9
|
125
|
0%
|
• Are the spirometry results consistent with obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease? What is the most likely pulmonary diagnosis for this patient?
• Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen pulmonary disease.