Obstructive vs Restrictive Lung Disease
| Spirometry | Obstructive vs restrictive lung disease | FEV1/FVC <0.7 → COPD; reduced FVC → restriction |
Obstructive vs Restrictive Lung Disease
- Key distinction — Pulmonary Function Tests:
- Obstructive diseases: Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Asthma, Bronchiectasis.
- Restrictive diseases: ARDS (acute), Pneumoconioses, IPF, Sarcoidosis (chronic); also chest wall disorders (obesity, pleural disease, neuromuscular disorders).
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What our notes say
- | Spirometry | Obstructive vs restrictive lung disease | FEV1/FVC <0.7 → COPD; reduced FVC → restriction | (Geriatric medicine)