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Could i have asthma with normal oxygen levels and normal chest xray?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Yes it is possible; since the (smooth muscle) constriction of the bronchi can not be seen in chest x ray. Most people with asthma have normal oxygen levels most of the time (even during attacks, respiratory rate, heart rate will tend to compensate the hypoxia).

Answered 2/19/2016

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Yes: A chest xray will not detect small airway narrowing and wall thickening.

Answered 4/4/2018

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Yes: Between episodes an asthma patient will usually have normal blood oxygen levels and chest x-rays. Someone with recurrent episodes over a period of years may have suggestive changes on an x-ray, but the findings are not specific to asthma.

Answered 11/27/2017

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