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Plot of maximal expiratory volume-time curve, in a theoretical patient with mild obstruction, with commonly obtained time-fractioned lung volumes illustrated in blue. L = liters; sec = seconds; FEV = forced expiratory volume, subscript denotes time in seconds since initiation of force expiratory maneuver; FVC = forced vital capacity.
