Question

A 10-year-old boy is brought in with repeated episodes of coughing at night and shortness of breath during exercise. His symptoms improve spontaneously. What investigation is most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis of asthma according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility

Answer

Chest X-ray

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Peak expiratory flow rate at rest

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CT chest

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Allergy skin testing

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy is brought in with repeated episodes of coughing at night and shortness of breath during exercise. His symptoms improve spontaneously. What investigation is most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis of asthma according to NICE?