What spirometry values indicate mild restrictive lung disease requiring pulmonology referral?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18665668
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Abstract

Mild restrictive lung disease is identified by a normal or greater than 0.7 FEV1/FVC ratio and an FVC below 80% predicted. Pulmonology referral decisions are influenced by spirometry results alongside clinical context and risk factors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Asthma and respiratory diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN