A patient diagnosed with COPD has an FEV1/FVC of 58% and an…
A patient diagnosed with COPD has an FEV1/FVC of 58% and an FEV1 that is 47% of predicted. Use the chart below to classify this patient’s airflow severity. Table 2.4. Classification of airflow limitation severity in COPD (Based on post bronchodilator FEV1) In patients with FEV1/FVC < 0.70: GOLD 1: Mild FEV1 ≥ 80% predicted GOLD 2: Moderate 50% ≤ FEV1 < 80% predicted GOLD 3: Severe 30% ≤ FEV1 < 50% predicted GOLD 4: Very Severe FEV1 < 30% predicted
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