What Test Is Most Useful for the Diagnosis of Asthma

question 1

Multiple Choice

What test is most useful for the diagnosis of asthma in the symptom-free patient?

• A) Arterial blood gases
• B) Bronchoprovocation testing with pulmonary function tests
• C) Chest radiograph
• D) Ventilation-perfusion ratio () scans

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