Asthma test - pft test

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Asked for Male, 28 Years

Am 28 yr male , having cough more than 4-5 month ..doing pft test ..as doctor said its normal... I cant understand my pft result please Explain me how to knew whether asthma or not

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Dr. Soudip Saha

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Accepted Answer

PFT is not a test to diagnose ASTHMA it only indicate patterns of airway obstructions, if present. Persistent coughing more than 2 weeks requires details evaluation. For prescriptions pls consult online.