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