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Is there a test to confirm if chronic cough is due to asthma or not?
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There is: There is. It's called spirometry or a spirogram. There's a more involved version of the test often referred to as pulmonary function testing or PFTs. This is usually conducted through a primary care provider or a pulmonologist and is not commonly available in an emergency department or urgent care setting.
Answered 4/4/2016
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