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How is asthma normally diagnosed? is there any medical tests required?
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Yes: Usually a lung function test is required often following by observing whether there is a bronchodilator response if airway narrowing was found in the test . On other occasions, a challenge with exercise, inhaled methacholine/mannitol, or cold air may be considered.
Answered 4/11/2014
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