Asthma
Last updated: Thursday, 11, November, 2010
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The diagnosis of asthma is made by clinical assessment and lung function testing. In acute asthma, blood gases and haemoximetry may be required. | |
Atopic diathesis | The factors precipitating asthma should be identified by history, together with skin prick allergen testing and/or allergen specific immunoglobulin E. See also Occupational lung disease |
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis | See under Aspergillosis. |
Vasculitis, especially | |
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