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Am I Likely To Be Diagnosed With Asthma After Having Had The Lungs On Bronchodilator?

I had a pulmonary function test and my doctor called me back and said that my lung capacity was normal but my lung function improved a little bit after given the bronchodilator. He said that wasn't enough to give me the diagnosis of asthma. why is this?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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The PFT report indicate bout you lung function parameters likeFEV1,FVC,PEFR.There are certain definative parameter to determine whethet you have obstructive airway disorder like change of more than 20% in PEFR,>200ml in FVc etc depending on which you are diagnosed as athama.
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Am I Likely To Be Diagnosed With Asthma After Having Had The Lungs On Bronchodilator?

The PFT report indicate bout you lung function parameters likeFEV1,FVC,PEFR.There are certain definative parameter to determine whethet you have obstructive airway disorder like change of more than 20% in PEFR, 200ml in FVc etc depending on which you are diagnosed as athama.