Respiratory acidosis other diagnostic studies
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Overview
Other diagnostic studies for respiratoer acidosis include Pulmonary function tests,which are neccessary for the diagnosis of the chronic obstructive lung disease.
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 FEV1.0 to forced vital capacity is reduced.