What was the difference between the estimated versus actual forced vital capacity? When might it be useful to use the estimated numbers instead of measurements?

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Guadalupe Mcneil

Biology

3 March, 18:22

What was the difference between the estimated versus actual forced vital capacity? When might it be useful to use the estimated numbers instead of measurements?

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Ariel Mcintyre · Answer 1

Answer: Actual forced vital capacity exact measurement derived from Spirometry while estimating forced vital capacity. Estimated forced vital capacity is done to predict the forced vital capacity before the test is done.

Explanation: Estimated numbers are used when a patient has done measurement within a year.