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PFT test result - Mild restriction -reg
Sir,
My PFT test indicates, " Mild restriction as ( FEV1/FVC) %pred> 95 and FVC%pred < 80.
Is it normal sir? Your suggestion is required as it is pre employment medical test. Is it acceptable as per fitness criteria?
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As you described the results, it is not normal. You should share the original report so that it’s authenticity and acceptablity can be checked.
Secondly, low FVC could be result of poor efforts during the test.
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It’s fine
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.Fit.it all depends upon the type of job.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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9 yrs exp
Begusarai
share your pft..the values are significant only if your efforts and graphs were adequate..that can be analysed with pft report only
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