BO CommunityCare Type: Pulmonary function tests (PFT)
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Description
Series of tests measuring respiratory capacity: spirometry (FEV1, FVC), plethysmography (lung volumes), CO diffusion. In BO, a fixed obstructive pattern is typically seen (decreased FEV1, not reversible after bronchodilator). PFTs are essential for diagnosis, monitoring progression, and evaluating treatment response.
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