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Identify various lung diseases according to findings on pulmonary function tests. Explanation: The first thing to do is to orient yourself to the parameters given. Then go on and see the choices to be matched. Usual ones are as follows Obstructive: FEV1/FVC reduced < 70% predicted Restrictive: FEV1/FVC normal or increased but both are reduced compared to predicted. Cystic fibrosis: Mixture of restrictive and obstructive Scleroderma: Restrictive, HRCT very suggestive. Emphysema: Obstructive, DLco decreased, HRCT diagnostic, Compliance increased. Chronic bronchitis: Obstructive, Reids index increased (ratio of bronchial wall mucus secreting layer thickness total thickness). Pulmonary Hemorrhage: DLco increased only in this condition. Please remember that there is pulmonary hemorrhage in goodpasture's syndrome. |