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Health Encyclopedia: Asthma Asthma Diagnosis And Tests
- Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
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- Adult Asthma Symptoms
- Causes of Adult Asthma
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- 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...
Expert & Community Posts
Detecting Asthma Flares Before They Start
By Fred Little , Health ExpertNewer measures of asthma control In this entry, I would like to discuss some exciting research on... Read more »
Understanding Cough Variant Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertCough variant asthma, or CVA for short, is a less common form of asthma that is characterized by... Read more »
How Asthma Is Diagnosed
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertAsthma is a common chronic health problem in the US and many other countries around the world. It... Read more »
Do You Know Your IgE?
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertAbout 60 percent of the 20 million Americans who have asthma have the allergic type of asthma.... Read more »
When Asthma Isn't Causing Your Shortness of Breath
By Fred Little , Health ExpertIn this entry, I would like to comment on how the fact that asthma is such a common disease can in... Read more »
Health Guide
Cockroach Allergies
What Is Cockroach Allergy? When most people think of allergy "triggers," they often focus on plant pollens, dust, animals and stinging insects. In fact, cockroaches also can trigger allergies and... Read more »Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
The doctor will seriously consider a diagnosis of asthma if the child has a history of periodic attacks of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, perhaps accompanied by tightness in... Read more »Diagnosing Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Diagnostic TestsIn spite of the widespread incidence and seriousness of chronic obstructive lung disease, studies strongly suggest that it is underdiagnosed, especially in women. Some experts... Read more »Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Managing AsthmaThe more allergies a child has, the more severe the asthma. Making lifestyle changes to reduce allergy attacks and other triggers is extremely important.Indoor ProtectionHouse dust is... Read more »Asthma Management and Control
Managing AsthmaAvoidance or control of the triggers that lead to asthma attacks is as much a priority as treatment of the disease.Indoor ProtectionControlling Pets. Patients who already have pets and... Read more »Images
Related News
Unique Asthma Strikes Children
November 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research clarifies the link between a certain genetic variant and asthma in children. Although the variant has been known... Read summary »
Many College Athletes Don't Breath Easy
March 31, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Athletes expect to be a little out of breath at the end of a strenuous workout. But for many, it's more than just a little... Read summary »
Breast not Best for Asthma
March 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be lots of good reasons to breastfeed your baby, but protecting him from asthma apparently isn't one of them. A large... Read summary »
Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against Asthma
March 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to help your kids avoid asthma and allergies? Then feed them more fish and "fruity vegetables" like tomatoes, cucumbers,... Read summary »
Asthma Risk Begins in the Womb
June 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- During pregnancy, a new mom is conscious of her eating, drinking, exercise and exposure to cigarette smoke for the health of... Read summary »
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