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31 Ιουλ 2024 · Pulmonary function test. During a pulmonary function test, you blow into a device called a spirometer, which measures how much air your lungs can hold and how quickly you can get air out of your lungs. This test checks for signs of asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
6 Απρ 2024 · To classify your asthma severity, your doctor will consider how often you have signs and symptoms and how severe they are. Your doctor will also consider the results of your physical exam and diagnostic tests. Determining your asthma severity helps your doctor choose the best treatment.
2 Ιουλ 2024 · With your health care provider, create a written detailed plan for taking long-term control medications and for managing an asthma attack. Then follow your plan. Know when to adjust your medications, when to see your provider and how to recognize an asthma emergency.
22 Μαρ 2021 · Overview. This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.
11 Οκτ 2018 · Confused about your asthma medications? Here's what you need to know to sort out the main classes and numerous subtypes of asthma drugs. The types and doses of asthma medications you need depend on your age, your symptoms, the severity of your asthma and medication side effects.
1 Νοε 2017 · Bronchial mucosal biopsies are required to definitively diagnose eosinophilic bronchitis; a trial of inhaled corticosteroid therapy performed without biopsy because most patients respond well to treatment
31 Ιουλ 2024 · Summary. Asthma in adults presents with recurrent episodes of shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, or coughing. Examination typically demonstrates an expiratory wheeze; however, in severe asthma there is poor air entry and the chest is silent. Treatment is stepwise, based on symptoms.
