FVC is an acronym for "forced vital capacity" or forced vital capacity. FVC is the amount or volume of exhaled air that a person exhales after a deep breath.
Fucidin is a medicine that contains the active ingredient fusidic acid. It is an antibiotic. It is available in the form of cream and ointment. Fucidin is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
Flutiform is a medicine in the form of a pressurized inhalation suspension. It is a mixture of two active substances (formoterol and fluticasone). It is a combination of a long-acting beta2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a corticosteroid. The medicine Flutiform is used for the treatment of asthma.
Flucloxacillin altamedics is a medicine in tablet form. The active ingredient in the mentioned medicine is flucloxacillin. It's an antibiotic used for the treatment of certain bacterial infections.
Flonidan is a medication from the group of antihistamines. It is available in the form of tablets and syrup. The active substance found in Flonidan is loratadine. Loratadine is an antagonist (inhibitor) of type 1 histamine receptors. It is primarily used for the treatment of hives (urticaria), itching, seasonal or year-round allergies.
Flixotide is a medication used for the treatment of asthma and COPD. It is available in the form of a powder for inhalation and inhalation suspension under pressure. The active substance found in Flixotide is fluticasone. It is a corticosteroid or anti-inflammatory drug.
Fixed airway obstruction refers to a condition in which the airways are partially or completely blocked. This blockage is permanent or "fixed", meaning that it does not improve over time or with treatment. The obstruction makes breathing difficult, which can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. The obstruction can occur in various places in the airways, including the nose, throat, trachea, and bronchi. Fixed airway obstruction can be the result of various diseases.
FEV1/FEV6 is a ratio that can be used to determine if a person has an obstructive respiratory disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in the first second) is the amount of air a person can exhale in the first second after a deep breath. FEV6 (forced expiratory volume in six seconds) is the amount of air a person can exhale in six seconds after a deep breath.
FEV1 is the volume of air a person exhales in the first second of exhalation. The measurement is performed by having the person take a deep breath in, then forcefully exhale into a mouthpiece through which the volume of exhaled air can be measured. The measurement is taken as part of spirometry.
Fenistil drops are a medicine from the group of antihistamines. The active substance found in Fenistil drops is dimetindene. Levocetirizine is an antagonist (inhibitor) of type 1 histamine receptors. It is primarily used for the treatment of urticaria (hives), itching, seasonal or perennial allergies.