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When you interpret a PFT officially, do you include a comparison to an older PFT on your report?

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Pulmonology · Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Yes, I use as much information as is readily available in my PFT interpretations. Comparison with older PFTs enables me to track changes in pulmonary function; for example, changes in FVC are particularly important in individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who are undergoing antifibrotic therapy. I als...

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