Re: Pulmonary Function Tests Results/ Need Some HelpPlease

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

Thank you for your help. I don't think my doctor will be pleased that I am

over-inflated since I don't have asthama.

If Diffusion is the cross-over of oxygen into the blood stream than that would

mean that I am not getting enough oxygen in my bloodstream, right? or is it that

I am just not getting enough oxygen period?

I go to the Cardiologist next month so I will see what he says. Thanks again

Ann-Marie

Pulmonary Function Tests Results/ Need Some Help Please

>

> Hi Everyone!!

>

> Hope you all had a wonderful and enjoyable 4th of July and were able to

share

> the day with good friends and family.

>

> I had a PFTdone awhile ago and got the results, but i am not sure what they

> mean and thought maybe you guys could help me with the results.

> I understand that you are not Doctors, just asking for your input and your

> what you think.

>

> Okay here it goes:

>

> Spirometry--Spirometry is within NORMAL Predicted Limits.

>

> Lung Volumes- The Percent predicted TLC is 110%, FRC is 116%, and RV is

125%.

> *** This suggests Pulmonary OVERINFLATION.

> What is Pulmonary Overinflation? ( I think I know what it is, but would like

> to be more clear on it)

>

> Diffusion- The Percent Predicted DLco is 69%, which suggests Mild REDUCTION

in

> DIFFUSING CAPACITY.

>

> If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

>

> Hugs,

> Ann-Marie

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ann-Marie

My son didn't get the over-inflation from the asthma, but from the

exercised. In his case it was good, as he also had strength with it.

The diffusion could be either I think.

I'm glad you see the cardiologist and that you will ask him. The circulatory

and pulmonary systems are very intertwined.

laurie

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> Subject: Re: Pulmonary Function Tests Results/ Need Some HelpPlease

>

> Laurie,

>

> Thank you for your help. I don't think my doctor will be pleased that I am

> over-inflated since I don't have asthama.

>

> If Diffusion is the cross-over of oxygen into the blood stream than that would

> mean that I am not getting enough oxygen in my bloodstream, right? or is it

> that I am just not getting enough oxygen period?

>

> I go to the Cardiologist next month so I will see what he says. Thanks again

>

> Ann-Marie

> Pulmonary Function Tests Results/ Need Some Help Please

>>

>> Hi Everyone!!

>>

>> Hope you all had a wonderful and enjoyable 4th of July and were able to share

>> the day with good friends and family.

>>

>> I had a PFTdone awhile ago and got the results, but i am not sure what they

>> mean and thought maybe you guys could help me with the results.

>> I understand that you are not Doctors, just asking for your input and your

>> what you think.

>>

>> Okay here it goes:

>>

>> Spirometry--Spirometry is within NORMAL Predicted Limits.

>>

>> Lung Volumes- The Percent predicted TLC is 110%, FRC is 116%, and RV is 125%.

>> *** This suggests Pulmonary OVERINFLATION.

>> What is Pulmonary Overinflation? ( I think I know what it is, but would like

>> to be more clear on it)

>>

>> Diffusion- The Percent Predicted DLco is 69%, which suggests Mild REDUCTION

>> in

>> DIFFUSING CAPACITY.

>>

>> If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

>>

>> Hugs,

>> Ann-Marie

>>

>>