This data suggests a localized blockage of lung perfusion.
Pulmonary dead space (again, this is a specialized test and don't worry about its
technical details now) is increased, both in absolute terms and as a percentage
of total lung volume. This data indicates that there is an area in the lungs
that is being ventilated, but which may have a perfusion block.
% of normal value
FEV1 72%
Vital Capacity 72%
FEV1/FVC 1.0
Diffusion capacity
Single breath 61%
Steady-state 108%
Pulmonary dead space 136%
Dead space/Total lung capacity 43% of TLC (normal <35%)