New here! I recently got the results from my PFT test. Here some numbers:
FVC-47
FEV1-43
FEV1/FVC% - 70
End notes of the test say
“forced expiration demonstrates a severe obstructive ventilatory defect (FEV1 43.35% predicted)”
and “total lung capacity is reduced indicating a severe restrictive ventilatory defect (FEV1 43.35% predicted)”.
Not sure what this all means. Can’t see a pulmonologist until mid Oct. Of the 3, what numbers are more important? FVC, FEV1, or FEV1/FVC% ?
Sort of freaking out here.