Spirometry with FVL measurement is a vital component of the patient evaluation for respiratory symptoms, and when a properly performed FVL test is abnormal it should prompt a thorough investigation.

A 36-year-old woman with a six-month history of worsening shortness of breath was admitted to hospital for investigation. She had received a diagnosis of bronchial asthma six months earlier, for which ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . For individuals with mild to moderate-severe cystic fibrosis, relying solely on reduced breathing reserve may ...