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28/male/5'4/140lbs. pef before albuterol is 450l/min-460l/min. after albuterol it is 540l/min. does that mean i have asthma?
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Not necessarily: Though this type of challenge test is used to test for asthma, there are other issues your physician must consider. like allergies, family history, attacked of shortness of breath etc. A single test does not exist for asthma. Good Luck.
Answered 11/28/2017
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