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COPD--- decrease FEV1/FVC -below 80%////, increase RV,TLC and FRC
Restrictive--FEV1/FVC normal or above 80%,///// FRC is decreased
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| drpkaur
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Emphysema-high lung compliance
pulmonary fibrosis-low compliance
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| mjl1717
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for those who dont know emphysema is COPD--pulmonary fibrosis is restrictive.///yes guys anything you can contribute to this particular thread is deeply appreciated!
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| mjl1717
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ok Ill contribute myself:
COPD-do not expire efficiently, DLco is less then predicted.
** once again guys anything you can add to this important [COPD vs restrictive airway disease] is much appreciated.
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| Cedrick
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Ok
Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease.-is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases.-chronic bronchitis,emphysema,bronchiectasis
Mostly caused by Tobacco smoking,coal dust
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| mjl1717
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adult intrinsic alveolitis is also is under this term. what about some of the other quantitative parameters like: FVC, FEV1,etc??./// considering restrictive diseases also.
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