25th February 2025

A 40-year-old man is seen in respiratory clinic complaining of increasing shortness of breath when exercising.

A 40-year-old man is seen in respiratory clinic complaining of increasing shortness of breath when exercising. On systems review, he admits that he has suffered from years of lower back pain. He also described occasional pain in the knees and the bottom of the feet. There is a family history of asthma, and he quit smoking 10 years ago. Bloods are unremarkable. What type of spirometry pattern would you expect to see?

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