Question 501 · LEK · COPD
The severity of obstruction in COPD patients is graded according to the GOLD score, which is based on the following parameter:
- A. FEV₁/FVC.
- B. FVC.
- C. FEV₁.
- D. MMEF.
- E. FRC.
Hint
GOLD 1-4 grading of airflow limitation uses one post-bronchodilator spirometric value expressed as a percentage of predicted.
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