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Pulmonology • General Pulmonary
When interpreting pulmonary function tests, do you routinely distinguish between hyperinflation and gas trapping?
Answer from: at Community Practice
Hyperinflation refers to elevated TLC (>ULN, sometimes >120% predicted).Air trapping refers to elevated RV (>ULN, sometimes >120% predicted) and/or elevated RV/TLC (same criteria).
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