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Pulm. said spiro. tests were "99% normal", but showed "slightly reduced lung capacity." he said "it's nothing to worry about." what does that mean?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: If you upload the test to your EMR, Healthtap physicians can provide a second opinion. It is probably normal. What is the current diagnosis? And your symptoms?

Answered 6/22/2016

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A member asked:

Pulm. said spiro. tests were "99% normal", but showed "slightly reduced lung capacity." he said "it's nothing to worry about." what does that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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