Serial FEV1 measurements: an improved diagnostic tool for occupational asthma?

Conclusions: The ABC FEV1 score is less sensitive and specific in the diagnosis of OA compared to the ABC PEF score, probably due to the greater reproducibility of self-recorded PEF measurement. The continued use of serial PEF measurements in the diagnosis of OA is recommended.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Occupational and Environmental Health Source Type: research