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Are any special tests needed, or can a regular doctor see me for my bronchitis?

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Regular: Your regular doctor should be well trained in the diagnosis and management of bronchitis.

Dr Patterson agreed

Answered 9/27/2016

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends...: Acute bronchitis can be diagnosed by your family doctor on the basis of your symptoms and physical exam findings. Chronic bronchitis, a form of copd, can be diagnosed by your family doctor on symptoms, physical exam findings and pulmonary function testing. Typically, pfts are interpreted by a lung doctor but can be ordered by your family doctor and the results will be sent to your doctor.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/27/2018

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