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Forced Expiratory Volume 1 Test

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Forced Expiratory Volume 1 Test Definition

A test of lung function, the FEV1 is the volume exhaled during the first second of a forced expiratory maneuver started from the level of total lung capacity. It is the most frequently used index for assessing bronchoconstriction or bronchodilatation.

Forced Expiratory Volume 1 Test Synonyms

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second, FEV1, FEV1%VC, Forced Expiratory Volume 1 Test, PFT/FEV1, Pulmonary Function Test/Forced Expiratory Volume 1

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