"The main differentiator between COPD and other respiratory illnesses like asthma is the ... emphasized that the diagnosis begins with a thorough medical history, considering factors such as exposure ...

Within the diagnosis section of the NICE/BTS/SIGN asthma guidelines there are two possible uses for peak flow. Firstly, where ...

GP practices are facing confusion over different approaches to asthma diagnosis set out in the QOF and in the new UK joint ...

Pulmonary function tests are important for diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions that affect your lungs and/or ...

Still, the plan is tailored to a specific patient’s diagnosis and needs ... A 2023 review found a need for more asthma-specific research on pulmonary function outcomes like oxygen uptake ...

The guideline also includes new recommendations for the diagnosis of asthma in both adults and children, including the use of FeNO (a simple breath test) and measurement of eosinophil cells in the ...

Main Outcome Measures: Pulmonary function, asthma symptoms, supplemental albuterol use, asthma quality of life scores, and adverse events. Results: Inhaled salmeterol provided significantly ...