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How can a doctor test for asthma?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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Simple brathing test: Besides getting a good history, physicians can test you with a non-invasive test- spirometry. This tests your lung function and along with your history can confirm or rule out asthma.

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Answered 5/6/2014

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