Is it possible for someone to fake like they have Asthma?

No, I’m not asking this question because I want to fake Asthma… But is it possible for someone to do that when they go see a doctor about it? Would the test the Docs do to diagnose someone with Asthma prove whether someone really has it or not? Can you cheat on the test? I hope this question makes sense… Thanks!

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They will do a dissolved, absorbed and inhaled oxygen and related gases test, aka a PFT. (pulminary function test)

You cant fake that. It prints out what the body absorbed vs didnt.

Within 30 seconds of the start of my PFT the tech said you have COPD and asthma. He was correct, as treatments for those two ailments have helped, to a degree.

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A methacholine challenge test is a medical test used to assist in the diagnosis of asthma.They can't cheat this one.I’ve seen them try to cheat normal PFT's, but patient effort is easily determined by the numbers, acceptability and reproducibility of their test efforts.However, many physicians will diagnose asthma with just the patient history alone and never perform a lung test:(Hope this helps:)

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The physician would know you are faking because the check your pulse which you cannot control. During an asthma attack your pulse gets faster because your body is not getting enough oxygen. The also have a thing to put on your finger that measures the amount of oxygen your body is getting. Sorry, but it would be impossible to fool a doctor. They also listen to your lungs with a stethoscope and can hear your lungs.

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No you can't fake the test. Your physician might send you for breathing tests at the hospital. These will determine if you’ve trouble breathing, wheezing, or a restricted airway.

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to a physician you wouldn't be able to fake asthma

but if you wanted to fake asthma for gym you can

just start wheezing a bit and ask can you sit out lol

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I think that with an examination a physician can see that there’s no swelling or airway constriction which is what asthma is.

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I highly doubt it. The diagnosis comes from hearing the lungs themselves, not just breathing.

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NO