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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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