Question 2 (part 2) · LEK · Diagnostics

A positive result of the reversibility test of bronchial obstruction means.

  1. A. increase in FVC by a minimum of 5% after administration of inhaled steroid.
  2. B. increase in FEV1 by a minimum of 12% after bronchodilation drug.
  3. C. 20% increase in PEF after inhalation budesonide.
  4. D. 40% increase in MEF50 after administration of salbutamol.
  5. E. a 15% decrease in FEV1 after anticholinergic administration.
Hint

Recall the percentage threshold of change in the main spirometric index after a short-acting bronchodilator.

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