A small clip will be attached to your finger. It will measure the amount of oxygen in your blood.
A special chemical will be given as a mist. If you have asthma the chemical will cause a spasm in the airway. This is only done under medical care.
You may be asked to breathe in small amount of carbon monoxide for 1 minute. It will be followed to see how much gets into your blood. This will show how well oxygen is getting into your blood.
Your doctor will compare the results of your tests with normal values. The results will also be checked with tests you may have already done. Your doctor will discuss the results with you.
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