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  Asthma  Diagnosis Diagnosis of asthma is mostly clinical. Some investigations to assess the extent of asthma and association of other conditions is usually called for in most cases. A detailed medical history and physical examination is done to assess the presence or severity of the following symptoms. Recurrent respiratory infections Allergic cough worse at night Sudden onset of wheezing and shortness of breath when exposed to allergens Your family history of asthma and allergies Medicines you may have used to help your breathing A physical examination of your respiratory system and a general examination is done to rule out other illness. After medical history and examination, pulmonary function test and other investigations may be included to complete the diagnosis. Tests include: Pulmonary function test: Spirometry Challenge test Exhaled Nitric oxide test Complete Blood count Chest and Sinus X-rays CT scan (not done routinely) GERD assessment test (if associated gastric symptoms) | |
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