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Spirometry (Video)
A spirometer measures how well your lungs work to help doctors diagnose asthma and other breathing problems. This test is as easy as blowing out your birthday candles. Watch this video to see what happens.
Getting a Breathing Test (Spirometry)
This test measures how strong your lungs are. It's as easy as blowing out birthday candles!
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