I'm a bit concerned about my recent PFT results. It says my FEV1 is 66 predicted and my lung age is 86. A few weeks ago, a CT scan showed a moderate lung infection post-COVID, and I've been on nintedanib and mucinac since then. I was hoping to see some improvement. Could you help me understand what these test results indicate about my recovery?

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comtinue the medication and start breathing exercises

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