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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
Physical exam
Your healthcare professional will likely:
- Look inside your nose and throat.
- Listen to your lungs while you're breathing in and out.
- Examine your skin for signs of allergic conditions, such as a rash.
- Measure your heart rate and temperature.
