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NORMAL FEV1/FVC but very low FEV1

2018-01-13 11:42:27
I just had my spirometry test. I had 33% FEV1 and 41% FVC but FEV1/FVC is 70%. What does it mean to have a high FEV1/FVC but low FEV1 and FVC separately?
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U r suffering from obstructive lung disease... consult your physician chest

Answered2018-01-14 08:18:15

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