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GINA, 2017
Diagnosis of
asthma
Spirometry
Spirometry BDT - An increase in FEV1 of ≥12% and 200 ml
after administration of a bronchodilator indicates
reversible airflow limitation consistent with asthma
Peak flow - PEF monitoring with peak flow meter -
variability (diurnal variation of PEF of more than 20%
suggests asthma)
Physical examination
Wheezing– the most common finding during asthma
exacerbation (especially on forced expiration)
Management of
asthma
Target terapi
To achieve good control of symptoms and maintain
normal activity levels
To minimize future risk of exacerbations, fixed airflow
limitation and side-effects.
Ideally, patients
should be seen
1–3 months after
starting
treatment and
every 3–12
months
thereafter.
After an
exacerbation, a
review visit
within 1 week
should be
scheduled
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