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[Basic diagnostic approach to suspected allergic asthma].

D Roesner1, J C Virchow

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Rostock. dagmar.roesner@med.uni-rostock.de

MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin
|July 7, 2007
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Diagnosing bronchial asthma involves identifying symptoms like shortness of breath and cough, confirmed by spirometry. Allergy testing, including prick tests and IgE antibody detection, helps establish the allergic cause of asthma.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Allergology
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Context:

  • Bronchial asthma diagnosis relies on clinical presentation and objective lung function tests.
  • Identifying triggers and allergic sensitization is crucial for effective asthma management.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic criteria and methods for bronchial asthma.
  • To differentiate between asthma subtypes and establish allergic triggers.

Summary:

  • Key diagnostic indicators include shortness of breath, cough, and wheezing, supported by spirometry revealing reduced forced vital capacity and Tiffeneau index.
  • Reversible airway obstruction after beta-agonist administration and positive results from provocation tests confirm the diagnosis.
  • Allergic asthma diagnosis is further supported by prick tests and specific IgE antibody detection, with nasal or bronchial provocation tests clarifying ambiguous cases.

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Impact:

  • Provides a clear diagnostic pathway for clinicians managing suspected bronchial asthma.
  • Facilitates accurate diagnosis, enabling targeted treatment strategies for patients with allergic asthma.