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Asthma Physical Exam
All adults should visit their health care provider from time to time, even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:
- Screen for diseases
- Assess risk of future medical problems
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle
- Update vaccinations
- Maintain a relationship with a doctor in case of an illness
For recommendations for men and women by age group, see:
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Health screening - women - age 18 - 39 -
Health screening - women - age 40 - 64 -
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