The NP is assessing a 76-year-old patient who has a history of past one ppd smoker times 10 years (quit 10 years ago) presents with Increasing shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, and no other symptoms. What dlagnostic test would you order to differentiate between asthma and COPD. Chest X-ray Pulmonary function testing V-Q scan Peak flow
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