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Pulmonary function test showed obstruction and restriction. how is this treated? is it serious?
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Depends on the cause: In most instances, restriction is caused by excessive body weight and obstruction by asthma in a non-smoker. Losing weight will help reduce the restriction and if you do have asthma it can usually be controlled with medication and anti-allergy Rx. Asthma can be serious . Why have you not discussed this with the doctor who obtained the lung function test?
Answered 9/18/2017
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