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Why might one still test for a bronchodilator response in patients with normal FEV1 and FEV1%?
Why might one still test for a bronchodilator response in patients with normal FEV1 and FEV1%?
High clinical suspicion of airflow obstruction
Which pulmonary function parameters are usually evaluated before and after bronchodilator therapy?
Which pulmonary function parameters are usually evaluated before and after bronchodilator therapy?
FEV1 and specific airway resistance/conductance (sRaw, sGaw)
How long should short-acting β2 agonists (SABA) be withheld before pulmonary function testing?
How long should short-acting β2 agonists (SABA) be withheld before pulmonary function testing?
4-6 hours
What is the recommended interval between administration and repeat testing for short-acting β2 agonists?
What is the recommended interval between administration and repeat testing for short-acting β2 agonists?
How long should long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) be withheld before pulmonary function testing?
How long should long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) be withheld before pulmonary function testing?
What is the recommended dose of albuterol for testing purposes?
What is the recommended dose of albuterol for testing purposes?
Why is an interval of 30 minutes recommended after administration of ipratropium bromide before repeat testing?
Why is an interval of 30 minutes recommended after administration of ipratropium bromide before repeat testing?
Why do some patients who use bronchodilators shortly before testing still show significant improvement after a repeated dose?
Why do some patients who use bronchodilators shortly before testing still show significant improvement after a repeated dose?
Why are lung volumes and Dlco also evaluated before and after bronchodilator therapy?
Why are lung volumes and Dlco also evaluated before and after bronchodilator therapy?
What is the significance of withholding certain medications before pulmonary function testing?
What is the significance of withholding certain medications before pulmonary function testing?
What is the recommended dose of ipratropium bromide delivered by MDI?
What is the recommended dose of ipratropium bromide delivered by MDI?
What indicates a need to stabilize the patient during bronchodilator testing?
What indicates a need to stabilize the patient during bronchodilator testing?
How is the % de mudança pós BD calculated?
How is the % de mudança pós BD calculated?
What is considered significant for reversibility of airway obstruction in FEV1 or FVC?
What is considered significant for reversibility of airway obstruction in FEV1 or FVC?
What is the diagnostic criteria for exercise-induced bronchospasm based on FEV1 change post-exercise?
What is the diagnostic criteria for exercise-induced bronchospasm based on FEV1 change post-exercise?
What is one of the most common errors in spirometry?
What is one of the most common errors in spirometry?
What does poor repeatability in a subject suggest during spirometry testing?
What does poor repeatability in a subject suggest during spirometry testing?
What treatment was given to the subject experiencing exercise-induced bronchospasm?
What treatment was given to the subject experiencing exercise-induced bronchospasm?
What monitoring device can be provided to patients with asthma to track lung function?
What monitoring device can be provided to patients with asthma to track lung function?
What is the recommended withholding time before pulmonary function testing for Ultra-LABA medications?
What is the recommended withholding time before pulmonary function testing for Ultra-LABA medications?
How many breaths can children take from a holding chamber after a single actuation of an MDI?
How many breaths can children take from a holding chamber after a single actuation of an MDI?
What percentage increase in sGaw is considered significant after the use of a bronchodilator?
What percentage increase in sGaw is considered significant after the use of a bronchodilator?
What is the recommended duration to jog on a treadmill at 85% of predicted maximal heart rate for a specific test (Exercise induced bronchospasm) acording to the text un ruppels manual ?
What is the recommended duration to jog on a treadmill at 85% of predicted maximal heart rate for a specific test (Exercise induced bronchospasm) acording to the text un ruppels manual ?
What should be recommended if no significant improvement is observed after bronchodilator therapy?
What should be recommended if no significant improvement is observed after bronchodilator therapy?
How should the FEF25%–75% or V max50 flows be corrected when used for assessment?
How should the FEF25%–75% or V max50 flows be corrected when used for assessment?
What interpretive strategies should be considered for bronchodilator responsiveness testing?
What interpretive strategies should be considered for bronchodilator responsiveness testing?
What is the withholding time for long-acting β2 agonists (LABA) before pulmonary function testing?
What is the withholding time for long-acting β2 agonists (LABA) before pulmonary function testing?
How long should short-acting muscarinic antagonists (SAMA) be withheld before pulmonary function testing?
How long should short-acting muscarinic antagonists (SAMA) be withheld before pulmonary function testing?
What are the conditions necessary for a usable FEV1 measurement? (4)
What are the conditions necessary for a usable FEV1 measurement? (4)
Two respiratory maneuvers that are not dependent of FVC?
Two respiratory maneuvers that are not dependent of FVC?
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