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bronchial asthma

How can we check the damage of lung due to severe asthmatic conditions
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Thank u for the valuable answers. But is it possible for a 4 year kid?
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Lung function tests are a good place to start.  If you want to be checked for remodling, you will have to see a pulmonologist and have him/her do a bronchoscopy and possibly take biopsies.
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fuctional damage can be estimated by lung function test .. forced expiratory volume in one sec , forced vital capacity
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