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2020-12-21 16:44:39
How to check self my lungs are healthy or not at home without any machine or equipment. Or it ok to hold breath for 1 min
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Peak flow meter can help to know what's ur lung capacity or get a PFT done
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Hi you can run up 2flights of stairs or walk 6blocks with out pausing to rest , your lungs are healthy . But simple tool to measure your lung capacity buy a peak flow meter and measure at your home.

Answered2020-12-21 18:10:21

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Can be done by breath holding test,6 minute walk test and peak flow meter

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