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- The study aimed to gather current data on lung function in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.
- A total of 48 CF patients were assessed, showing varying degrees of lung obstruction: 23 with mild, 16 with moderate, and 9 with severe obstruction based on FEV scores.
- Findings indicated that while all patients had normal total lung capacity, they experienced significant increases in residual volume, highlighting the need for improved treatment strategies in the health system.
Article Abstract
[Purpose] The aim of the present study was to establish up-to-date data regarding the lung function of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-eight patients of both genders, with a diagnosis of CF, were recruited. As a result our sample presented, according to the GOLD criteria, 23 patients with mild lung obstruction (FEV: 89.86), 16 patients with moderate lung obstruction (FEV: 56.1) and 9 patients with severe obstruction (FEV: 32.1). [Results] All patients presented normal total lung capacity followed by an important residual volume increase. [Conclusion] Our results were important to illustrate the CF patient's lung functional status and to improve the health system strategy in treating such individuals.
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