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Pls ans.How do U differntiate emphysema,chronic bronchitis,pulmonary fibrosis in terms of pulmonary function test

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E Pulmonary fibrosis

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Answer: E-pulmonary fibrosis
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis have an obstructive pattern on PFT: low FEV1, low FEV1/FVC
Pulmonary fibrosis has a restrictive pattern: low/nl FEV and normal FEV1/FVC

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