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I have an appointment with a pulmonologist (?) soon. my lungs are not fully filling with air. what am i to expect at my first visit?
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Lung evaluation: Hi! when you first see the pulmonologist you will describe your "history" of the lung problem, then the md will do a physical exam. Other testing may be done on the first day including oximetry (oxygen test from a finger probe), pulmonary function test (breathing tests), and perhaps a chest x-ray and blood tests.
Answered 2/23/2013
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