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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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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,
Answered 10/26/2015
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