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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI've been struggling to breathe properly for the p...
  • female
  • 45 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been struggling to breathe properly for the past 10 months and I've already had two pulmonary function testsone back in December 2017 and another in March 2018. Could you help me understand what the results from these tests mean? I'm really concerned and just want to know what's going on with my lungs.

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

Dr Chandra P

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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