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Pft in covid times
Hi, is it safe to do a PFT in covid times , I have asthma that is not improving since many months but was delaying it due to fear of covid.
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PFT is not safe currently due to the pandemic. Asthma can be treated clinically by judgement and proper examination.
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Hi. I understand your concern s.PFT is not recommended in this covid times. If done needs to be done with proper filters and in a room which has hepa filter wilh all precautions. Asthma can be assessed based on symptoms as well. Consult a pulmonologist online for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and further management plan
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PFT is not treatment of Asthma. Asthma is a clinical diagnosis. You can get treated without PFT. With due precautions PFT can be done even now during covid pandemic
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