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Is this common to get a spirometry?

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Yes: Spirometry measurements are essential for diagnosing and managing asthma and emphysema.

Answered 7/7/2012

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Am I high risk for covid lung complications? 35 yr old; TTP, ARDS, chest tube 10 yrs ago. Can't get over 1k on incent spirometer since. Recent CT (for ovary) showed breathing related changes in lung bases, pleural parenchymal scarring in rt mid lobe.

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