u/SuchConflict8832

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Update.

Ive made 2 previous posts regarding my spirometry results. Report note added to test was “mild obstruction with lung volumes upper limit of normal” . I had an appointment with a respiratory nurse to discuss results. Who basically told me the results didn’t look like typical COPD due to large lung volumes (PEF 141%, FVC 125% and FEV 109% with a fev1/fvc ratio of 0.72 and mfef75/25 69%, all results were within zscore criteria apart from the fev1/fvc being 0.06 out), high and improving fitness levels and symptoms being more linked to upper airways. She then arranged an appointment for me to see a GP to see what the next steps were. Whilst waiting to be seen by GP “mild COPD” was added to my online health record. So a couple of days ago I finally had my GP appointment and challenged the diagnosis to which he apologised and said this was added because all he read was “mild obstruction” and didnt know anything about my background (symptoms, lifestyle, fitness levels, etc) or the actual individual numbers on spirometry. After discussing my race times, symptoms (air hunger, post nasal drip, throat related symptoms and a history of childhood asthma and acid reflux) and low smoke exposure of 3.5pack years (ish) we then looked at the spirometry results, he basically said the “results are very mild” “strong lung volumes bringing the ratio down is plausible”(both my PEF and FVC in the top 1% for my age and height) and could also be a “few differentials causing symptoms - mild asthma, post nasal drip, silent reflux”. He reassured me that this isn’t progressive lung disease and advised me to take antihistamines and omeprazole for a month to see if there’s an improvement. But no follow up or ongoing investigation regarding my lungs. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything similar and if I can finally relax 😂 thanks.

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u/SuchConflict8832 — 1 day ago
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UPDATE. Had my appointment today and no official diagnosis was made. Respiratory nurse was in agreement that FEV1/FVC ratio was reduced due to large FVC. Symptoms more consistent with post nasal drip and allergic rhinitis. Next step-GP appointment to discuss further investigation.

u/SuchConflict8832 — 10 days ago
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33year old male. 5foot9. Run 5km in 22 minutes. Very fit and highly active. Peak flow at doctors was 680, clear chest xray and run 20-50km weekly. Had a spirometry taken, waiting for results back from doctor but managed to get this picture after test (sorry I know it’s not clear) I would be grateful if someone could give me a idea of what this looks like. Picture below in comments.

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u/SuchConflict8832 — 18 days ago