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Health Encyclopedia: Asthma Asthma Diagnosis And Tests
- Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
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- Introduction
- Adult Asthma Symptoms
- Causes of Adult Asthma
- Adult Asthma Prognosis
- Adult Asthma Risk Factors
Diagnosis
When asthma is suspected, the patient should describe for the doctor any pattern related to the symptoms and possible precipitating factors, including:
- Whether symptoms are more frequent during the spring or fall (allergy seasons).
- Whether exercise, a respiratory infection, or exposure to cold air has ever triggered an attack.
- Any family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay fever.
- Any occupational or long-term exposure to chemicals. Early detection of occup...
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Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...different condition. People with Celiac Sprue must avoid gluten, which can be found in many... Read more »
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Health Guide
Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
...often confused with Celiac Sprue, an entirely different condition. People with Celiac Sprue must avoid gluten, which can be found in many different grains. While those with a wheat allergy only... Read more »Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
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...patients can expect to improve.Celiac Sprue. Celiac sprue, or celiac disease, is an intolerance to gluten (found in wheat) that triggers inflammation in the small intestine and causes diarrhea,... Read more »Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
...patients can expect to improve.Celiac Sprue. Celiac sprue, or celiac disease, is an intolerance to gluten (found in wheat) that triggers inflammation in the small intestine and causes diarrhea,... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Diagnosis
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