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forced expiratory flow
Also see forced expiratory flow (FEF[25-75]).
Indications:
- evaluation of obstructive lung disease
- asthma
- COPD
Clinical significance:
- Flow rate is diminished with obstructive lung disease
- asthma
- COPD
Specific
forced expiratory flow (FEF[25-75])
General
pulmonary function test (PFT)
References
Diagnostic History & Physical Examination in Medicine, Chan &
Winkle, Current Clinical Strategies, Laguna Hills, CA 1996