Which of the following spirometry results would not be expected of a patient suffering from obstructive lung disease?
A) normal total lung capacity
B) increased functional residual capacity
C) decreased residual volume
D) decreased FEV1
E) decreased functional residual capacity

Question

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In obstructive lung disease, residual volume is typically increased due to air trapping, not decreased.

Which of the Following Spirometry Results Would Not Be Expected