Asthma: Tests & Diagnosis
Bendroflumethiazide and nadolol
11/09/07, HealthwiseBefore using this medication, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, kidney or liver disease, cirrhosis, asthma or bronchospasm, gout, lupus, diabetes, a thyroid disorder, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
Asthma: Measuring peak flow
03/22/07, HealthwiseAs someone with asthma, you know how important it is to monitor your condition. You need to know how well your lungs are "working"—is their ability to move air in and out staying the same, or is it getting better or worse?
Arterial Blood Gases
06/17/08, HealthwiseAn arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery. This test is used to check how well your lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon di
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Lung Function Tests
07/03/07, HealthwiseLung function tests (also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs) evaluate how well your lungs work. The tests determine how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs pu
Home Lung Function Test
12/02/08, HealthwiseA home lung function test uses a peak flow meter to monitor and evaluate any breathing problems you may have on a day-to-day basis. A peak flow meter allows you to measure your peak expiratory flow.
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