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Which of these tests seems to be the more accurate indicator of what is going on? Return to previous page 6/8/2018 2733 Views 5 Answers Last Activity: 3 years ago, dpeter Tags: correct diagnosis Ct scan Question: 0 MissyH 3 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 Which of these tests seems to be the more accurate indicator of what is going on? MissyH 3 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 am not sure what to think. My pulmonologist initially did the spiro tests and said I was about 50% with borderline severe copd/emphysema. The following week, he had me do a CT scan and it showed "mild" emphysema. Which of these tests seems to be the more accurate indicator of what is going on?
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