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2006-08-18 11:57:09 · 12 answers · asked by .:.:.Mizz_undaStood.:.:. 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I was in a Asthma Study and they have you breath into a machine and it registers your lung capacity daily.. You get a portable meter to breath into and then you get a rescue inhaler with Advair for 2 puffs daily. You have to watch what triggers your asthma... foods or sports and monitor your portable meter for lung capacity... see the doctor You will be fine. Some of the best runners and swimmers go on with the asthma. And so do I
2006-08-18 12:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-28 00:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can do a test called as Pulmonary function Test which can help determine if you have asthma. But most of the times we look at patients symptoms and kind of have an idea if someone has asthma. But This test can be a definite determination of asthma.
2006-08-19 06:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by jt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be asked some questions. Like; do you feel a tightness in your chest? Do you feel like a 'fish out of water' sometimes, gasping or struggling for air? When you get a cold, does it take a long time to get over a cough? If you do have asthma I suggest you do some homework. If you live in a home with gas appliances (stove/fireplace) that is bad for asthmatics. Find out what bothers you the most and deal with it quickly.
2006-08-18 12:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm hoping they either sent you to a pulmonologist or did a pulmonary function test. I had several sets of tests done prior to the diagnosis, although the doctor was quite sure of the diagnosis before then. He checked my resting heart rate, did a few PFT's and blood work and listened repeatedly to my lungs, etc. Good luck, if it's under control, life is golden. If you don't think your doctor is on top of it, ask for a referral to a pulmonologist before you wind up in the ER gasping for life.
2006-08-18 12:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a series of test you have to take.
It is very simple and the doctor can diagnose it right there in his or her office.
They have you breath into a unit that measures how much air your lungs are putting out. The doctor will also listen to your lungs and airway for any abnormal breathing sounds.
It is simple and painless.
2006-08-18 12:03:37 · answer #6 · answered by plantladywithcfids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use their years of training, experience and medical expertise to come to a definitive diagnosis. If you do not believe your doctor, you may get a second or third opinion. They are human and can make mistakes. That being said, it is their job to know what human maladies are and how to figure out what is wrong and how to fix it.
2006-08-18 12:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by damndirtyape212 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
. they do a pulmonary function test which is not exactly a piece of cake if you are having trouble . of course i suggest doing it in the hospital & not the dr. office as i have had both & no way would i have it in dr. office again. you may not but i had too much coughing with mine but i pray you do well with your's
2006-08-19 10:12:53 · answer #8 · answered by joyous believer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they take a test but i had asthma and it doesnt last for long its nothing to worry about !!
2006-08-18 12:04:44 · answer #9 · answered by kzk fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have asthma the x-ray of your lungs is flat on the bottom normal lungs are curved on the bottom
2006-08-18 12:04:19 · answer #10 · answered by eve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋