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21st February 2025
A 70-year-old man has lung function testing carried out as part of routine monitoring for his asbestosis.
A 70-year-old man has lung function testing carried out as part of routine monitoring for his asbestosis. He has never smoked and has no other known health conditions.
Which of these results are most likely to reflect his lung function?
Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.
| FEV1 (L) | FEV1 (% of predicted) | FVC (L) | FVC (% of predicted) | FEV1/FVC (%) | KCO | |
| A | 3.20 | 92 | 4.11 | 91 | 77 | Normal |
| B | 2.61 | 75 | 3.01 | 67 | 86 | Reduced |
| C | 2.26 | 65 | 2.90 | 64 | 77 | Normal |
| D | 2.00 | 57 | 3.41 | 76 | 58 | Reduced |
| E | 3.51 | 100 | 4.43 | 99 | 79 | Reduced |
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