Yes: Your son is young, obviously. Abnormal pfts? Should be checked by an educated pulmonologist.
Answered 12/23/2013
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No smoking: If smoking stop. If no smoking needs blood test for Alpha one antitrypsin testing. Defeciency of this is associated with emphysema. A pulmonary evaluation may ALS be helpful in deciding what the pft means and to evaluate for adult onset asthma.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Additional tests: There may be an underlying cause for his airflow obstruction. I would suggest testing to include albuterol to document response. In addition, your physician may order a chest radiograph and alpha 1 antitrypsin level.
Answered 9/7/2014
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