Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm



Restrictive Lung Disease:

 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders

 • Interstitial lung disease 

Mixed Lung Disease

Obstructive Lung Disease:

 • Emphysematous COPD

 • Asthma/asthmatic bronchitis

 • Non-emphysematous COPD



Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD



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