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Evaluating bronchial hyperreactivity tests in epidemiology.

S Criscione, P Calamita, A Lo Tesoriere

    Rivista Europea Per Le Scienze Mediche E Farmacologiche = European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences = Revue Europeenne Pour Les Sciences Medicales Et Pharmacologiques
    |February 1, 1989
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    Common tests for identifying childhood asthma are useful for tracking and managing symptoms but have limited diagnostic value for absolute asthma diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Asthma diagnosis in children presents challenges in epidemiological surveys.
    • Accurate identification is crucial for effective management and public health strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of common tests for identifying childhood asthma in epidemiological settings.
    • To assess the value of these tests in initial diagnosis, follow-up, and management planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of anamnestic data from self-administered questionnaires.
    • Assessment of bronchial reactivity using exercise, bronchodilation (trimethochinol), and carbachol challenge tests (measuring PD20 FEV1).
    • Evaluation of cutaneous reactivity via prick testing within a multicenter epidemiological study.

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    Main Results:

    • The reviewed tests provide valuable insights for the initial assessment and ongoing follow-up of asthmatic children.
    • These methods offer information on managing bronchoconstriction and its pharmacological prevention.
    • However, the tests demonstrate limited value for the definitive, absolute diagnosis of asthma.

    Conclusions:

    • While valuable for monitoring and management, standard epidemiological tests have restricted utility for the absolute diagnosis of childhood asthma.
    • Further research may be needed to refine diagnostic criteria or identify more definitive diagnostic markers.
    • The study highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach combining various assessments for accurate asthma diagnosis.