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Interpretation of test results - 4

In this patient there is a marked bronchodilator effect, indicating that there was significant bronchomotor tone.

Although the FVC returns to the normal range after inhalation of salbutamol, and the FEV1 and FEV1%FVC nearly so, one is reminded of the fact that the optimal values for this boy may be even better when he is in a clinically good and stable condition.

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