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Restrictive pattern PFT no scarring on CT scan?

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marcus72
marcus72

Hi my PFT shows a restrictive pattern have had 2 tests that measure consistent:

%Pred 

FVC:  68

FEV: 69

FEV1/FVC(%) 100

TLC: 81

My pulmonary doctor ordered a CT Scan and the radiologist and pulmo both said they don't see fibrosis or COPD.  There was mild diffuse bilateral bronchial wall thickening that was centrally patent.  He sent me for an asthma methacholine test; however, my lower FVC limit was too low to conduct.  The tech gave me ventolin and my FVC didn't improve.  He did say my PFT was indicated I was restrictive.  I know there are many on here that are in worse condition than I am and my heart goes out to you.  Wondering if it's possible to have a restrictive pattern on a PFT without having PF?

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  • nancy86914
    nancy86914 marcus72

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    Hi Marcus,,, I'm still learning about so many things, I have COPD & Emphsema & Fibrosis, Just not sure what kind of Fibrosis I have !!!  Glad to hear you are doing as well as you are. Wish I had answers But I don't Other people on her know way more than I do, Hope they reach out to you, I was told you can go on You Tube & learn a lot Give it a try smile Best wishes.. Nancy

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