Breath testing

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Breath testing is the analysis of a sample of air from the lungs to determine the concentration of certain chemical substances in the body. It is used most often to determine the amount of alcohol a person has consumed in cases in which drunken driving is suspected. The technique can also be used to detect other chemical substances in the body and even diagnose some diseases.

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