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Respiratory acidosis other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for respiratory acidosis include pulmonary function tests, which are necessary for the diagnosis of the chronic obstructive lung disease.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
- For the estimation of the severity of obstructive lung disease Pulmonary function test are required for the diagnosis and shows the following
- FEV1=Forced expiratory volume in 1 second
- It is the most commonly used index of airflow obstruction
- FVC= Forced vital capacity
- The ratio of FEV1.0Â to forced vital capacity is reduced
- Increase inTLC= Total lung capacity, FRC= Functional residual capacity, and RV= Residual volume in obstructive airway diseases
- TLC=Total lung capacity is decreased in restrictive lung diseases
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]