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Lung Function Tests
Why It Is Done
Lung function tests are done to:
- Determine the cause of breathing problems.
- Diagnose certain lung diseases, such as Reference asthma Opens New Window or Reference chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Opens New Window.
- Evaluate a person's lung function before surgery.
- Check the lung function of a person who is regularly exposed to substances such as asbestos that can damage the lungs.
- Check the effectiveness of treatment for lung diseases.
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