Confirming a Diagnosis – ICST

Confirming a Diagnosis

Step 3 and 4 of the All-Wales Adult Asthma Diagnostic Guideline focuses on confirming a diagnosis of Asthma and the Diagnostic Review Appointment. Included in this Step are the start of treatment on diagnosis, recording baseline control, reviewing symptoms and response to treatment, education and non-pharmacological interventions, which Katie explores further in this Tutorial.

Confirming a Diagnosis

Step 3 and 4 of the All-Wales Adult Asthma Diagnostic Guideline focuses on confirming a diagnosis of Asthma and the Diagnostic Review Appointment. Included in this Step are the start of treatment on diagnosis, recording baseline control, reviewing symptoms and response to treatment, education and non-pharmacological interventions, which Katie explores further in this Tutorial.

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Resources

All-Wales Asthma Diagnosis Guideline

Asthma is defined as a clinical diagnosis, supported by tests of airway obstruction, hyper-responsiveness, and inflammation. The All-Wales Adult Asthma Diagnostic guideline provides a simple, step-by-step pathway for making a diagnosis of Asthma in Wales.

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