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Is it possible to still have asthma with normal oxygen levels and normal chest xray?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: If you are not having a flare of your asthma. If flaring, your oxygen level may lower as the flare worsens and your chest x-ray will likely show (if done) hyperexpansion of the lung fields due to air trapping.

Answered 6/23/2014

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Yes: Between episodes an asthma patient will usually have normal blood oxygen levels and chest x-rays. Someone with recurrent episodes over a period of years may have suggestive changes on an x-ray, but the findings are not specific to asthma.

Answered 11/24/2017

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