From: The optimization of the diagnostic work-up in patients with suspected obstructive lung disease
Classification on the basis of PFT | Control group | Experimental group |
---|---|---|
Completely reversible obstructive (CRO) | 41% | 42% |
Non-reversible obstructive (NRO) | 17% | 17% |
Partly reversible obstructive (PRO). | 14% | 15% |
Normal PFT (NO) | 27% | 26% |
Final diagnosis | ||
Asthma | 41% | 42% |
Asthma partly- reversible | 5% | 1% |
COPD non- reversible- | 17% | 17% |
COPD partly- reversible | 10% | 14% |
Other diagnosis | 27% | 26% |