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   Asthma  Diagnosis 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 GERD assessment test |
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