Configuration
FEV
and FVC < 80%
1
of predicted?
No
FEV
< 80%
1
of predicted?
No
FVC < 80%
of predicted?
No
NICE interpretation algorithm
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NICE interpretation
START
Check maneuver quality
No
FEV
/FVC < 70%
1
FEV
< 80%
1
of predicted?
FEV
< 50%
1
of predicted?
FEV
< 30%
1
of predicted?
Yes
Yes
Yes
The diagram above shows how the interpretation for NICE is determined. The
NICE interpretation is mainly used in the UK.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Normal spirometry
Mild obstruction
Moderate obstruction
Severe obstruction
Restrictive disorder
Normal spirometry—
reduced FEV
1
Normal spirometry—
reduced FVC
Normal spirometry
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