Spirometry and Airflow Limitation Tests Portion (GINA GUIDELINE )

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What is the minimum increase in FEV1 to consider a positive bronchodilator test for adult patients?

  • A rise of at least 10% and 150 ml
  • A rise of at least 12% and 200 ml (correct)
  • A rise of at least 15% and 300 ml
  • A rise of at least 20% and 500 ml

When should changes be measured after administering salbutamol for the bronchodilator test?

  • 30-45 minutes after administration
  • 1 hour after administration
  • 10-15 minutes after administration (correct)
  • Immediately after administration

What is the required increase in PEF for a positive bronchodilator test in adults?

  • An increase of at least 10%
  • An increase of at least 15%
  • An increase of at least 20% (correct)
  • An increase of 25% or more

Which test indicates excessive variability that confirms expiratory airflow limitation when measured over two weeks?

<p>Excessive variability in twice daily PEF (B)</p>
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What is the positive bronchodilator test finding for children based on FEV1?

<p>A rise of at least 12% predicted from baseline (A)</p>
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What is the criteria for excessive diurnal PEF variability in adults over two weeks?

<p>Average daily diurnal PEF variability &gt;10% (A)</p>
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At what percentage increase in FEV1 and FVC is lung function considered improved in adults after 4 weeks of treatment?

<p>≥12% for FEV1 and ≥200 ml for FVC (D)</p>
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What constitutes a positive bronchial challenge test result in adults using mannitol or hypertonic saline?

<p>Fall from baseline in FEV1 ≥15% (C)</p>
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In children, what indicates excessive variation in lung function between visits?

<p>Spirometry: FEV1 ≥12% between visits (A)</p>
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What is the diagnosis criterion for a positive bronchial challenge test in adults using standardized exercise?

<p>Fall from baseline &gt;200 ml (D)</p>
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What percentage of PEF variability indicates a positive result for children over two weeks?

<p>Average daily diurnal PEF variability &gt;13% (D)</p>
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What is the minimum acceptable fall in FEV1 for adults during a methacholine challenge to be considered positive?

<p>≥20% (C)</p>
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What parameter indicates a positive bronchial challenge result in children during a standardized exercise challenge?

<p>Fall from baseline in FEV1 &gt;12% (B)</p>
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Which test confirms excessive variability in twice daily PEF over a two-week period?

<p>Excessive Variability Test (B)</p>
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What is the spirometry criterion for a positive bronchodilator test in children?

<p>Increase from baseline in FEV1 of ≥12% predicted (C)</p>
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At what concentration of salbutamol should the bronchodilator test changes be measured?

<p>200-400 mcg (A)</p>
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What is the criteria for a positive PEF finding in adults after a bronchodilator test?

<p>≥20% increase (B)</p>
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Which of the following is an acceptable metric for considering positive bronchodilator responsiveness in spirometry for adults?

<p>FEV1 and FVC ≥12% and ≥200 ml (C)</p>
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What is the required average daily diurnal PEF variability to indicate excessive variability in children over 2 weeks?

<blockquote> <p>13% (C)</p> </blockquote>
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Which of the following indicates a positive bronchial challenge test in adults using hyperventilation?

<p>Fall in FEV1 ≥15% (D)</p>
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What indicates a positive excessive variation in lung function between visits in adults?

<p>Spirometry: FEV1 ≥12% and PEF ≥20% (B)</p>
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What is the criterion for a positive bronchial challenge test in children using standardized exercise?

<p>Fall in FEV1 ≥12% predicted (C)</p>
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What constitutes a positive response for lung function improvement in children after 4 weeks of treatment?

<p>Spirometry: FEV1 and FVC increase of ≥12% predicted (A)</p>
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Which criterion indicates a positive bronchial challenge test with standard exercise in adults?

<p>Fall from baseline in FEV1 of ≥200 ml (D)</p>
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What is the typical increase in lung function indicators after 4 weeks of treatment in adults?

<p>FEV1 and FVC increases of ≥12% and ≥200 ml (A)</p>
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What is the increase in lung function after 4 weeks of treatment for children based on predictions?

<p>FEV1 and FVC ≥12% predicted (A)</p>
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Study Notes

Tests to Confirm Variable Expiratory Airflow Limitation

  • Positive Bronchodilator responsiveness test using spirometry or Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF).
  • Excessive variability in twice daily PEF measured over two weeks.
  • Significant increase in lung function after four weeks of treatment.
  • Positive response to Bronchial challenge test.
  • Notable variation in lung function between clinical visits.

FEV1

  • Measures the volume of air exhaled in one second as a percentage of predicted values.

FVC

  • Represents the total air volume exhaled forcefully in one breath; measured in percentage of milliliters.

Spirometry Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Adults

  • FEV1 and FVC should both show improvement of at least 12% and 200 ml, with increased confidence if ≥15% and ≥400 ml.

PEF Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Adults

  • A minimum increase of 20% in Peak Expiratory Flow is required.

Spirometry Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Children

  • Increase in FEV1 must be at least 12% predicted from baseline.

PEF Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Children

  • PEF must improve by at least 15%.

Timing for Measuring Bronchodilator Test Changes

  • Changes should be assessed 10-15 minutes after administering 200-400 mcg of salbutamol.

Withholding Bronchodilators Before Testing

  • Short-acting bronchodilators (SABA) should be withheld for at least 4 hours.
  • Long-acting bronchodilators must be withheld for 24-48 hours prior to testing.

Excessive Variability in Diurnal PEF

  • For adults, diurnal PEF variability should exceed 10%.
  • For children, it should be greater than 13%.

Lung Function Increase After 4 Weeks of Treatment

  • In adults, FEV1 and FVC must rise by ≥12% and ≥200 ml or PEF ≥20%.
  • In children, FEV1 and FVC should increase by ≥12% predicted or PEF ≥15%.

Administration on Positive Bronchial Challenge Test

  • Testing involves the use of Methacholine, Mannitol, or Hypertonic Saline to evaluate lung reactivity.

Purpose of Bronchial Challenge Testing

  • The Methacholine challenge test evaluates how reactive or responsive the lungs are to stimuli.

Positive Bronchial Challenge Test Results in Adults

  • With Methacholine: FEV1 must drop from baseline by ≥20%.
  • With Hyperventilation: FEV1 falls by ≥15%.
  • With Hypertonic Saline or Mannitol: FEV1 decreases by ≥10%.
  • With Standardized Exercise: FEV1 decrease must be >200 ml.

Positive Bronchial Challenge Test Results in Children

  • FEV1 must show a decrease of >12% predicted or PEF must drop by >15% during a standardized exercise challenge.

Excessive Variation in Lung Function Between Visits

  • In adults: Spirometry indicates an FEV1 change of ≥12% and ≥200 ml; PEF changes ≥20%.
  • In children: Spirometry must show FEV1 ≥12% and PEF ≥15% between visits.

Tests to Confirm Variable Expiratory Airflow Limitation

  • Positive Bronchodilator responsiveness test using spirometry or Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF).
  • Excessive variability in twice daily PEF measured over two weeks.
  • Significant increase in lung function after four weeks of treatment.
  • Positive response to Bronchial challenge test.
  • Notable variation in lung function between clinical visits.

FEV1

  • Measures the volume of air exhaled in one second as a percentage of predicted values.

FVC

  • Represents the total air volume exhaled forcefully in one breath; measured in percentage of milliliters.

Spirometry Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Adults

  • FEV1 and FVC should both show improvement of at least 12% and 200 ml, with increased confidence if ≥15% and ≥400 ml.

PEF Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Adults

  • A minimum increase of 20% in Peak Expiratory Flow is required.

Spirometry Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Children

  • Increase in FEV1 must be at least 12% predicted from baseline.

PEF Finding for Positive Bronchodilator Test in Children

  • PEF must improve by at least 15%.

Timing for Measuring Bronchodilator Test Changes

  • Changes should be assessed 10-15 minutes after administering 200-400 mcg of salbutamol.

Withholding Bronchodilators Before Testing

  • Short-acting bronchodilators (SABA) should be withheld for at least 4 hours.
  • Long-acting bronchodilators must be withheld for 24-48 hours prior to testing.

Excessive Variability in Diurnal PEF

  • For adults, diurnal PEF variability should exceed 10%.
  • For children, it should be greater than 13%.

Lung Function Increase After 4 Weeks of Treatment

  • In adults, FEV1 and FVC must rise by ≥12% and ≥200 ml or PEF ≥20%.
  • In children, FEV1 and FVC should increase by ≥12% predicted or PEF ≥15%.

Administration on Positive Bronchial Challenge Test

  • Testing involves the use of Methacholine, Mannitol, or Hypertonic Saline to evaluate lung reactivity.

Purpose of Bronchial Challenge Testing

  • The Methacholine challenge test evaluates how reactive or responsive the lungs are to stimuli.

Positive Bronchial Challenge Test Results in Adults

  • With Methacholine: FEV1 must drop from baseline by ≥20%.
  • With Hyperventilation: FEV1 falls by ≥15%.
  • With Hypertonic Saline or Mannitol: FEV1 decreases by ≥10%.
  • With Standardized Exercise: FEV1 decrease must be >200 ml.

Positive Bronchial Challenge Test Results in Children

  • FEV1 must show a decrease of >12% predicted or PEF must drop by >15% during a standardized exercise challenge.

Excessive Variation in Lung Function Between Visits

  • In adults: Spirometry indicates an FEV1 change of ≥12% and ≥200 ml; PEF changes ≥20%.
  • In children: Spirometry must show FEV1 ≥12% and PEF ≥15% between visits.

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