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Asthma: Steps in testing and diagnosis
Medical history
Tests
Additional tests: Ruling out conditions other than asthma
Symptoms and medical history
Physical exam
Lung function tests
Spirometry
Content
Challenge test
FeNO test
Other tests
Trial treatment
Severity of asthma
Tests
Additional tests: Ruling out conditions other than asthma
Symptoms and medical history
Physical exam
Lung function tests
Spirometry
Content
Challenge test
FeNO test
Other tests
Trial treatment
Severity of asthma
Lung function tests
Your healthcare professional may use one or more tests to see how well the lungs are working. Test for lung function are usually not done on children younger than age 5.
