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Asthma diagnosis |
Episodic Symptoms such as wheeze, SOB, cough Worse at night Triggers Fhx atopy Exam auscultation wheeze |
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How do you confirm asthma diagnosis - 2 aspects |
Preferably with spirometry showing variable (reversible) expiratory airflow limitation - e.g. serial spiro (FEV1)/ PEF increase > 20% reversibility with bronchodilator or one off spiro showing > 12 % FEV1 increase ( reversibility) and Exclude differential diagnosis
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Triggers |
ESP exercise, cold air, allergen exposure |
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How many puffs for reversibility testing |
2-4 puffs |
