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What's the best way to determine asthma?

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rocco36

rocco36

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Hey, I am curious what medical treatments are availble that would test for asthma. I know of the PFT, Pulminary Function Test, but are there others? Also, what would you determine to be the best type of test? I'm curious because I want to research about what they do. Thanks for your help.
 
feddoc

feddoc

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In addition to PFTs, a doc will also likely test for allergies. He/she may also measure for diffising capacity...this determines the ability of your lungs to absorb inhaled gases. The doc may also take some blood and analyze it to determine how much O2 and CO2 are in your blood.

If all the tests above are normal, the doc may administer bronchial provocation testing.....this is where the doc admisters a drug designed to narrow the bronchial passages. Asthma patients will see their passages narrowed quicker than normal folks.
 
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