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Inspiratory Flow Volume Loops and the Diagnosis of Upper Airway Obstruction
Clinical Pulmonary Medicine, 09/19/08

Pavel CR et al. - As part of the evaluation process of patients with pulmonary symptoms, the flow volume loop (FVL) may be important in identifying the presence of functional or anatomic airway abnormalities. Typical patterns in both the expiratory and inspiratory limbs help identify either restrictive or obstructive lung diseases. The inspiratory limb of the FVL has been advocated as a predictor for the presence of extrathoracic upper airway obstruction (UAO) in patients with associated symptoms. The recently published guidelines on pulmonary function testing interpretation emphasize FVL review for suspected UAO.

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