Commonly Asked Questions: Pulmonary Test (PFTs) with Dr. Dilip Kumar | Cerebellum Academy

Welcome to our detailed session on interpreting Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), specifically tailored for NEET PG, FMGE, and INI CET aspirants. In this video, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Faculty of Medicine at Cerebellum Academy, expertly explains a case of a 54-year-old smoker presenting with shortness of breath and cough, delving into the step-by-step analysis and diagnosis process.
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Key Highlights:
✅ Patient Presentation: 54-year-old smoker with shortness of breath and cough.
✅ Initial Considerations: Despite no relevant occupational exposure, smoking history is critical.
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✅ Diagnostic Steps:
~ FEV1 and its percentage predicted value.
~ Interpretation of ventilatory defects: obstructive or restrictive.
~ Step-wise protocol for FVC and different indexes.
~ Identifying pseudo-restriction and its implications.
~ Importance of Total Lung Capacity (TLC) and residual volume.
~ Confirming severe obstruction and linking it to emphysema.
~ Assessing bronchodilator responsiveness.
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What You'll Learn:
✅ How to systematically approach a PFT.
✅ Identifying and interpreting key values like FEV1, FVC, TLC, and DLCO.
✅ Understanding the significance of pseudo-restriction and severe obstruction.
✅ Common pitfalls in exams and how to avoid them.
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Why Watch This Video:
✅ Comprehensive breakdown of complex PFT interpretation.
✅ Real-life exam-style questions and how to tackle them.
✅ Insights from previous INI-CET exam patterns.
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Stay tuned till the end for tips on avoiding common mistakes and improving your diagnostic skills. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more educational content.
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