Spike in paediatric asthma, flu attacks

Diwali is round the corner. But for those suffering from asthma, the tough days have already set in, thanks to the repercussions of Cyclone Nilam......

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Breathing tests detect asthma

Dear Doctor K: My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?

Dear Reader: Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard.....

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