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How accurate is a pulmonary function test thats testing for asthma? mine came back normal. could i still possibly have asthma?

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Dr. Ahmed Radwan answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Short answer is: Yes: You may have a mild form with little exacerbation but a reactive airway disease is present. If there are no exacerbations, no treatment is necessary,

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/26/2015

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