| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6064516 | Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Reduction of the FEV1/FVC ratio can support the diagnosis of asthma; however, the ratio is neither sensitive nor specific enough for diagnostic accuracy. When interpreting spirometric results, consideration of the pretest probability is an important consideration in the diagnosis of asthma based on airflow limitation.
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Authors
Allison MD, MHS, M. Bradley MD, MHS, Christine MS, Charles PhD, David MD, Meredith MD, MHS, Robert MD,