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Please explain what does a physician do to check and help with breathing problems?
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Detail history: 1st start with a detailed history and physical. Then simple test such as a chest xray and "routine" blood work. Follow up from there. Sometimes one needs pulmonary function test or even a ct scan. Oxygen levels with a pulse ox is useful. If all normal then a follow up with a pulmonary doctor may help. Remember all breathing problems may not be lungs.
Answered 4/23/2014
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