Which of the following pulmonary function tests is most likely to be normal in the patient with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?
a. Diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO)
b. FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in 1 sec-ond)
c. FEV1/FVC
d. FVC (forced vital capacity)
ANS: C
In ILDs, the FEV1/FVC ratio is preserved or even supranormal.
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