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2026-02-13 08:47:50
Hi my age is 26, sometimes iam feeling shortness of breath and I want to check how the lungs are. But not sure what tests I have to go through to check it. Can anyone pls suggest one best and cheapest test to check the lung function
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Get a chest x ray and spirometry test .

Answered2026-03-01 11:33:12

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It’s called spirometry

Answered2026-02-23 11:20:17

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Pulmonary function test

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PFT for lung function but also get a basic chest xray PA view done too

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you can get a pft done

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Spirometry

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Get spirometry done which is pulmonary function test And basic chest x ray along with CBC count

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Pl consult.. you May require pft.

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Record daily reading of pefr

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Get chest xray and pft
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Consult a pulmonologist before getting any tests

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Pulmonary function test.
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Cardiac vs lung cause for breathlessness to be assesed

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