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How It Feels

Breathing in and out very quickly during these tests may make you feel lightheaded or may make you cough. If you feel like you are going to pass out, stop the test.


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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: December 2, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Mark A. Rasmus, MD - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

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Topic Contents
 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
Arrow PointerHow It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
 What To Think About
 References
 Credits