I have recently been diagnosed with Adult Onset Asthma. I’ve pasted my results below and would appreciate feedback / comments. I ask because I’m wondering if there is more in play here (than just asthma). A bit more about me (if it helps):
- 56 y/o male
- Mom got same dx at 46 (genetics)
- 5’11” 175lbs. (not overweight)
- Slightly elevated BP and cholesterol
- I smoked lightly to moderately when I was much younger. I did some quick math and it would be no more than 10 pack-years. I have NOT smoked in 20 years
- General health is excellent
- Two clean chest X-rays, good bloodwork and physical results
Here are my stats:
- DLCO/VA - 76% Predicted
- ENO - 7
- FEV1 - 4.45
- FEV/FVC - 73
- FEV1% - 119
- FVC - 6.09
- FVC% - 124
- RV - 1.94
- RV/TLC - 25
- TLC - 7.84
- TLC% - 111
I’m really not sure what all this means. I have a highly regarded pulmonologist who I was lucky to get. But he’s low on words (yet high on action). He’s helped me a LOT the last 60-days (I was so miserable), but I’m still producing a lot of phlegm.
Can anyone offer any insights? I’ve greatly enjoyed reading and learning from all of the other questions and comments.