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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI've been dealing with bronchitis for a few months...
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  • 24 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been dealing with bronchitis for a few months now, and before that, I was coughing up some thick phlegm. My doctor gave me some meds, but I'm kind of worried and thinking about getting a lung function test just to be safe. Can you suggest any tests that would check lung capacity and function? What are the main tests I should consider for this? Would really appreciate your guidance.

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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there are pulmonary function test kindly do it

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