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Table 3 Classification on the basis of PFT results and final diagnoses

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%