Mixed ventilatory dysfunction is a pulmonary function report finding that refers to the combination of both obstructive and restrictive ventilatory dysfunction.
1. Obstructive ventilatory dysfunction: refers to pulmonary dysfunction caused by restriction of respiratory airflow, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease manifests as obstructive ventilatory dysfunction.
2. Restrictive Ventilation Dysfunction: refers to pulmonary dysfunction caused by limited lung expansion and retraction. Pulmonary fibrosis, thoracic deformity, pleural effusion, pleural thickening, or post-pneumonectomy all show restrictive ventilation dysfunction.
Individuals who find themselves suffering from mixed pulmonary dysfunction through examination must actively cooperate with their doctors for intervention and treatment.