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Spirometer test show i have trouble getting air in not out. could a hiatal hernia cause symptoms like this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Not us much: More consistent with asthma or chronic lung disease.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Unlikely: Gi symptoms, reflux heartburn etc your cigarettes are causing airway obstruction, or COPD from earlier.

Answered 6/10/2014

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