Asthma: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control

    Article
    01/30/08, MayoClinic.com

    A peak flow meter is a simple — yet important — asthma management tool.

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  • Arterial Blood Gases

    Medical Test
    07/28/06, Healthwise

    An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. This test is used to check how well your lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide from t

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  • Lung Function Tests

    Medical Test
    07/03/07, Healthwise

    Lung function tests (also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs) evaluate how well your lungs work. The tests determine how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs

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  • Home Lung Function Test

    Medical Test
    01/24/07, Healthwise

    A home lung function test uses a peak flow meter to monitor and evaluate any breathing problems you may have on a day-to-day basis. A peak flow meter allows you to measure your peak expiratory flow.

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