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Chronic lung disease

Date: April 2007

Definition:

Confirmation by a Consultant Physician of chronic lung disease resulting in all of the following:

  • the need for continuous daily oxygen therapy on a permanent basis;
  • FEV1 being less than 40% of normal; and
  • vital capacity less than 50% of normal.

 

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