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The match test is one of many tests that evaluate pulmonary function. The test is performed by blowing out a match with forceful exhalation of the breath without puckering the lips.

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Definition Alternative Names How the test is performed How to prepare for the test How the test will feel Why the test is performed Normal Values What abnormal results mean What the risks are Special considerations

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