FEV1 FVC Ratio Analyzer Calculator
FEV1 FVC Ratio Analyzer Explanation and Clinical Context The FEV1 FVC ratio is the proportion of forced expiratory volume in the first second to the forced vital capacity expressed as a percentage. A lower ratio reflects a disproportionate reduction in airflow relative to volume which suggests airflow obstruction. In routine clinical practice a fixed threshold of 70 percent after bronchodilator is commonly used to in