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I was diagnosed with only a spirometry and a low pulse ox. Do I need more of a workup? Return to previous page 6/9/2015 17427 Views 12 Answers Last Activity: 5 years ago, Jimmy S. California State Captain Tags: diagnosed pulmonologist spirometry Question: 0 Ruth Blanka 8 years ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel I was diagnosed with only a spirometry and a low pulse ox. Do I need more of a workup? Ruth Blanka 8 years ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments I was diagnosed with one spirometry and a low pulse ox by my PCP. Put on O2. No follow up and that has been about a year ago. I'm maintaining, but should I have further follow up. Pulmonologist?
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