[An algorithm approach to the diagnosis of the forms of bronchial asthma (based on anamnestic data)]

Analysis of complaints and anamnesis in asthmatics suggested by the authors facilitates recognizing forms of the disease at the very first consultation and allows to single out effectively subjects with IgE-dependent asthma. The approach presented in the article makes it possible to prevent complications and work out preliminary plan of examination and treatment. Statistical data on ratio of patients with different forms of asthma confirmed by clinical-laboratory study indicate 3-fold increase in number of patients who have signs of atopy for the last 17 years. The methods is simple, convenient, demands no expenses and may be used in design of diagnosing software.