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If my spyrometry test came back abnormal .. would my doctor be able to diagnose by its reading or wud she have to apply a chest x ray?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

That depends: Some diagnoses can be supported with spirometry alone, and some require further testing, which can include spirometry.

Answered 10/29/2012

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A member asked:

If my spyrometry test came back abnormal .. would my doctor be able to diagnose by its reading or wud she have to apply a chest x ray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

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